Description and Brand Names

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US Brand Name

  1. RiaSTAP

Descriptions


Fibrinogen injection is used as a supplement in bleeding patients with acquired fibrinogen deficiency. It is also used to treat acute bleeding episodes in patients with congenital fibrinogen deficiency, including afibrinogenemia and hypofibrinogenemia.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of a doctor.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Powder for Solution

Before Using

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fibrinogen injection in children.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of fibrinogen injection have not been performed in the geriatric population. However, no geriatric-specific problems have been documented to date.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Other Interactions

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper Use

A doctor or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through an IV catheter that is placed into one of your veins.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check you closely while you are receiving this medicine to make sure it is working properly. Blood tests will be needed to check for unwanted effects.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, trouble swallowing, dizziness, a fast heartbeat, lightheadedness or fainting, restlessness, trouble breathing, swelling in your face, hands, tongue, or throat, or chest pain after you receive the medicine.

This medicine may increase your chance of having blood clotting problems. Tell your doctor right away if you have a sudden or severe headache, problems with vision or speech, chest pain, or numbness or weakness while you are receiving this medicine.

This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them, although the risk is low. Human donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor about this risk if you are concerned.

Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Agitation
  2. chest pain
  3. confusion
  4. decreased urine output
  5. depression
  6. dizziness or lightheadedness
  7. fainting
  8. fast or irregular heartbeat
  9. fever
  10. hallucinations
  11. headache
  12. increased blood pressure
  13. increased thirst
  14. lethargy
  15. loss of appetite
  16. lower back or side pain
  17. muscle twitching
  18. nausea
  19. numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
  20. pale skin
  21. rapid weight gain
  22. seizures
  23. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  24. trouble breathing
  25. unusual bleeding or bruising
  26. unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
  27. unusual tiredness or weakness
  28. vomiting
  29. weight gain

Less common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. blood in the urine or stools
  4. chest tightness
  5. pinpoint red spots on the skin

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. chest discomfort
  3. chills
  4. cough
  5. difficult or labored breathing
  6. difficulty with swallowing
  7. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
  8. pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
  9. pains in the groin or legs, especially in the calves of the legs
  10. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  11. severe headaches of sudden onset
  12. skin rash, hives, or itching
  13. sudden loss of coordination
  14. sudden onset of slurred speech
  15. sudden vision changes
  16. sweating

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2024

Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/fibrinogen-intravenous-route/description/drg-20084858