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Floseal Hemostatic Matrix Injection
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Floseal Hemostatic Matrix Injection

Manufactured byBAXTER INDIA PVT LTD
ContainsHuman Thrombin
Description
Floseal Hemostatic Matrix Injection is a sterile solution containing plasma-derived human thrombin that helps in the clotting of blood and prevents bleeding. This medicine is used as an adjunct in the surgical procedures to stop bleeding where the standard surgical techniques (such as suture, ligature, or cautery) is ineffective or impractical.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Floseal Hemostatic Matrix Injection

  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Slow or slurred speech
  • Skin rash
  • Weakness
  • Injection site pain
  • Changes in vision
  • Severe headache
  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Loss of coordination

Uses of Floseal Hemostatic Matrix Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Bleeding
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed immediately after the administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine or any other inactive ingredients present in the medicine.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings

Other medicines

Floseal Hemostatic Matrix Injection may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Instructions for use

Floseal Hemostatic Matrix Injection is not intended for intravascular administration. Use this medicine in the presence of active blood flow and apply adequate quantity to cover the wound completely.

Ophthalmic procedures and Post-partum bleeding

The safety and efficacy of the use of this medicine in eye surgeries or procedures and bleeding after delivery have not been clinically established.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine converts plasma fibrinogen into fibrin which results in clot formation and stops bleeding.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Hemostatics

Schedule

Schedule H

Human Thrombin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 26 September 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB11571

[Internet]. Floseal.com. 2018 [cited 26 September 2018]. Available from:

http://www.floseal.com/int/pdf/FLOSEAL_VHSD_EU_IFU_0707556.pdf
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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Sep 2019

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