Bovine Thrombin
Recothrom is a topical hemostatic medication containing recombinant thrombin that is applied during surgical procedures to help control bleeding when standard surgical techniques are insufficient. It is used in a variety of surgical settings where precision hemostasis is needed to minimize blood loss. This medication is available only by prescription and is applied directly to the surgical site by healthcare professionals.
Recothrom is a topical hemostatic agent used during surgery to help control bleeding by promoting clot formation at the surgical site.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 759013
- Generic
- Recothrom
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Recothrom is indicated for use as a topical hemostatic agent in surgical procedures where control of mild to moderate bleeding by standard surgical techniques (such as suture, ligature, or cautery) is ineffective or impractical. It is commonly used in general, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and neurological surgeries.
Recothrom contains recombinant thrombin, which mimics the body's natural clotting mechanism. When applied to a bleeding surface, it converts fibrinogen to fibrin, forming a stable fibrin clot that adheres to the tissue and helps seal small blood vessels and bleeding sites.
Recothrom is for topical use only and should not be injected into blood vessels, as this may cause life-threatening clotting complications. It should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to thrombin, any components of the product, or to hamster proteins. Healthcare providers should follow specific reconstitution and application instructions provided with the product. As with all hemostatic agents, there is a risk of infection and adverse reactions; patients should discuss their complete medical history and current medications with their surgical team before the procedure.
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