Vistaseal
Generic name: human fibrinogen, human thrombin
Dosage form: injection
Drug class:Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2020.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Use In Specific Populations
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
Indications and Usage for Vistaseal
Vistaseal is indicated as an adjunct to hemostasis for mild to moderate bleeding in adults undergoing surgery when control of bleeding by standard surgical techniques (such as suture, ligature, and cautery) is ineffective or impractical. Vistaseal is effective in heparinized patients.
Vistaseal Dosage and Administration
For topical use only.
Dosage
Individualize application of the fibrin sealant. Individual doses typically ranged from 0.3 to 18.0 mL in the clinical studies. Larger volumes may be required for surgical procedures other than those included in the clinical studies.
The approximate surface area coverage for each Vistaseal package size is provided in Table 1.
| Vistasealpackage size | Surface area coverage (cm2) Application by dripping or spray (1 mm thick layer) |
| 2 mL | 16 - 22 |
| 4 mL |
MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
Cardiology
Pediatrics
Diabetes Care
Pre-natal Care
Ultrasound Echocardiogram
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