Fibrinolysis inhibitor and thrombin are agents that are involved in blood clotting.
Fibrin sealant topical is used to cause blood clotting during surgery or due to trauma when
natural blood clotting processes are deficient.
Fibrin sealant topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking fibrin sealant topical ?
Do not use fibrin sealant topical without first talking to your doctor if you are allergic to
cows or products derived from cows.
Fibrin sealant topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known
whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby.
Do not
use fibrin sealant topical without
first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether fibrin sealant topical will be harmful to a nursing baby.
Do
not
use fibrin sealant topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
How should I take fibrin sealant topical ?
Fibrin sealant topical will be administered by a healthcare professional as a topical application.
What happens if I miss a dose of fibrin sealant topical ?
Due to the indications for use and the method of application of fibrin sealant topical, missing a
dose is not likely to occur.
Where can I get more information about fibrin sealant topical ?
Your pharmacist has information about fibrin sealant topical written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of fibrin sealant topical ?
Fibrin sealant topical is made from human plasma (part of the blood) and may contain infectious
agents (e.g., viruses) that can cause disease. Although fibrin sealant topical is screened, tested, and
treated to reduce the possibility that it carries an infectious agent, it can still potentially transmit disease.
Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of using fibrin sealant topical.
Contact your doctor if you develop fever, drowsiness, chills, runny nose, rash, joint pain, poor
appetite, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, or yellowing of the skin or
eyes following treatment with fibrin sealant topical. These may be symptoms of infections that may
occur due to use of this product.
Notify your doctor immediately if you experience a rare but serious allergic reaction
(difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to fibrin sealant
topical.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical
advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about fibrin sealant topical ?
Fibrin sealant topical is made from human plasma (part of the blood) and may contain infectious
agents (e.g., viruses) that can cause disease. Although fibrin sealant topical is screened, tested, and
treated to reduce the possibility that it carries an infectious agent, it can still potentially transmit disease.
Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of using fibrin sealant topical.
Contact your doctor if you develop fever, drowsiness, chills, runny nose, rash, joint pain, poor
appetite, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, or yellowing of the skin or
eyes following treatment with fibrin sealant topical. These may be symptoms of infections that may
occur due to use of this product.
What should I avoid while taking fibrin sealant topical ?
There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity following the use of fibrin sealant
topical, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What other drugs will affect fibrin sealant topical ?
It is not known whether other medications will interact with fibrin sealant topical. Talk to your
doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal
products during treatment with fibrin sealant topical.
What happens if I have an overdose of fibrin sealant topical ?
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share
your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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