Artiss™

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ARTISS is indicated to adhere autologous skin grafts in burn patients. ARTISS is indicated to adhere tissue flaps during rhytidectomy (face-lift). Artiss is not indicated for haemostasis

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 2 Years
• Store below minus 18 degrees Celsius (deep freeze)
• Store in a deep freeze

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Solution
• Topical
• ARTISS is presented in a prefilled double-chamber syringe package with one set of sterile accessory devices (DUO SET), under deep-frozen state. The syringe is designed for simultaneous application of the Sealer Protein Solution & Thrombin Solution.

Source: ARTG

Not scheduled medicines: We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. These medicines are Not Scheduled.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 10 mL (5 mL sealer protein solution + 5 mL thrombin solution)
• 2 mL (1 mL sealer protein solution + 1 mL thrombin solution)
• 4 mL (2 mL sealer protein solution + 2 mL thrombin solution)

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredients: Aprotinin + factor XIII + fibrinogen, human thrombin + calcium chloride

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Source: AHT

For the active ingredients: Aprotinin + factor XIII + fibrinogen, human thrombin + calcium chloride

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.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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