Tisseel Valupak Kit
Name: Tisseel Valupak Kit
What is fibrin sealant topical?
Fibrin sealant is made of two substances from human plasma that work together to help your blood clot.
Fibrin sealant topical is used to help control bleeding during surgery when other ways to close a wound or incision (such as stitches, bands, or heat) cannot be used. Fibrin sealant topical may also be used to prevent leaks from a wound left in stomach tissue after a colostomy is removed.
Fibrin sealant topical is sometimes used to help skin tissues stick together during skin graft procedures or cosmetic surgery.
Fibrin sealant topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before I receive fibrin sealant topical?
You should not be treated with fibrin sealant topical if you are allergic to cows or products made from cows.
It is not known whether fibrin sealant topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether fibrin sealant topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I use fibrin sealant topical?
Fibrin sealant topical can be sprayed or dripped onto the affected skin or surgical area. This medicine is applied by a healthcare professional in a surgical or clinical setting.
Fibrin sealant topical 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.
Some people develop symptoms of a viral infection after being treated with fibrin sealant topical. Call your doctor if you have flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, drowsiness, or a runny nose. You may also have joint pain and a skin rash about 2 weeks after the start of your flu symptoms.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Because you will receive fibrin sealant topical in a clinical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Since this medicine is applied by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.