Fibrinogen
Generic name: fibrinogen [ fye-BRIN-oh-gen ]
Brand names: RiaSTAP, Fibryga
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (-)
Drug class:Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers
What is fibrinogen?
Fibrinogen is a man-made form of a protein that occurs naturally in the body and helps the blood to clot.
Fibrinogen is used to treat bleeding episodes in people with a congenital fibrinogen deficiency.
Fibrinogen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use fibrinogen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use fibrinogen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction.
To make sure fibrinogen is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
a history of stroke or blood clot.
It is not known whether fibrinogen will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether fibrinogen passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Fibrinogen is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
How should I use fibrinogen?
Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using fibrinogen.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Fibrinogen is injected into a vein through an IV. You may be shown how to use an IV at home. Do not give yourself this medicine if you do not understand how to use the injection and properly dispose of needles, IV tubing, and other items used.
Fibrinogen is a powder medicine that must be mixed with a liquid (diluent) before using it. If you are using the injections at home, be sure you understand how to properly mix and store the medicine.
Do not mix fibrinogen with any other medicines, or give other medicines through the same IV line.
Fibrinogen contains no preservative. Once you have pierced the rubber top of a vial with a needle, you must use that vial right away or throw it away.
Do not shake the medication bottle or you may ruin the medicine. Prepare your dose only when you are ready to give an injection. The mixture should be clear or slightly colored. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Mixed medicine must be used ...
