Trasylol TM
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Active ingredients: aprotinin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: TRASYLOL Aprotinin 2,000,000 KIU/200mL injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Trasylol is used prophylactically to reduce perioperative blood loss and to reduce the need for blood transfusion in adult patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass in the course of coronary artery bypass graft surgery, where the risk of bleeding is high (impaired haemostasis, eg. presence of aspirin) or where transfusion is unavailable or unacceptable.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, intravenous infusion
- Intravenous
- Clear, colourless frothy solution.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x 200mL vial pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient aprotinin
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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
