Thrombin Alfa: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Thrombin Alfa. Educational only — not medical advice.
Labeled uses
RECOTHROM Thrombin topical (Recombinant), is a topical thrombin indicated to aid hemostasis whenever oozing blood and minor bleeding from capillaries and small venules is accessible and control of bleeding by standard surgical techniques (such as suture, ligature, or cautery) is ineffective or impractical in adults and pediatric populations greater than or equal to one month of age. RECOTHROM may be used in conjunction with an absorbable gelatin sponge, USP.
Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 54885644…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.
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