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Recothrom Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Thrombin [recombinant] 5000 IU, 20000 IU; per vial; pwd for topical use after reconstitution; preservative-free.
Pharmacological Class
Topical hemostatic.
How Supplied
Single-use vial (5000 IU, 20000 IU)—1 (w. diluent, supplies)
20000 IU Recothrom kit (co-packaged with ZymoGenetics Spray Applicator Kit)—1
20000 IU Recothrom kit (co-packaged with ZymoGenetics Spray Applicator Kit)—1
Manufacturer
Recothrom Indications
Indications
Aid to hemostasis for minor bleeding/oozing from capillaries and venules when standard surgical techniques are inadequate or ineffective. May use with absorbable gelatin sponge.
Recothrom Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply directly to bleeding area, or soak into absorbable gelatin sponge and apply in a single layer.
Children
Not recommended.
Recothrom Contraindications
Contraindications
Not for direct injection into circulatory system. Not for treatment of massive or brisk arterial bleeding. Hypersensitivity to hamster proteins.
Recothrom Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Recothrom Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid systemic absorption (thrombosis may occur). Hypersensitivity to snake proteins. Pregnancy (Cat.C).
Recothrom Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Recothrom Interactions
Not Applicable
Recothrom Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Incision site complication, infection, pain, bleeding, nausea/vomiting, cardiac events, thromboembolic events.
Recothrom Clinical Trials
See Literature
Recothrom Note
Not Applicable
Recothrom Patient Counseling
See Literature
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