Thrombin

Generic Name
Thrombin
Brand Names
Thrombin-jmi
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
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Unique Ingredient Identifier
25ADE2236L
Background

Also known as coagulation factor II, thrombin is a serine protease that plays a physiological role in regulating hemostasis and maintaining blood coagulation. Once converted from prothrombin, thrombin converts fibrinogen to fibrin, which, in combination with platelets from the blood, forms a clot.
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Indication

Bovine thrombin is a topical thrombin indicated to aid hemostasis whenever oozing blood and minor bleeding from capillaries and small venules is accessible and control of bleeding by standard surgical techniques (like suture, ligature, or cautery) is ineffective or impractical . Additionally, topical bovine thrombin can also be used in combination with an ab...

Associated Conditions
Refractory to surgical techniques Bleeding
Associated Therapies
Tissue Adhesions
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