Riastap TM
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Active ingredients: fibrinogen
Pack: Riastap 1 g powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: RIASTAP human fibrinogen 1g powder for injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of acute bleeding episodes in patients with congenital fibrinogen deficiency, including afibrinogenaemia and hypofibrinogenaemia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Infusion
- White Powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 1 g pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient fibrinogen
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
