N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate
Description
N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate is used as a tissue adhesive for the closure of surgical wounds and promotes wound healing. It helps to seal all cuts and incised wounds and leaves minimal scars. It is not recommended for use on the brain, neuronal surfaces and in vascular surgeries.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate
- Skin irritation
- Warm sensation on the application site
Uses of N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate
What is it prescribed for?
- Tissue Adhesive
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate can be observed instantaneously.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendency has been reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate is considered safe for use by pregnant women. However, it must be used only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
- Usage while breast-feeding?N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate is considered safe for use in breastfeeding women. However, it must be used only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of allergy to N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate or any inactive ingredients present in it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate is considered safe for use by pregnant women. However, it must be used only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast-feeding
N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate is considered safe for use in breastfeeding women. However, it must be used only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
General warnings
Single use only
One ampoule is for single use only in its liquid form.
Missed Dose
Since N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate 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.
N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate 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 it.
Miscelleneous
How it works
When N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate is applied over the cut it undergoes certain reactions to seal all cuts and incised wounds.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Tissue adhesive
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 26 Aug 2019
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