Human Fibrinogen Pharmacology

Human Fibrinogen

About Human Fibrinogen

A complex plasma glycoprotein, factor I of coagulation cascade, Haemostatic.

Mechanism of Action of Human Fibrinogen

Fibrinogen is the factor I of coagulation cascade and acts as a haemostatic agent. Human fibrinogen is a sterile dried, frozen fraction of human plasma which in solution has the property of being converted in to soluble fibrin; when thrombin is added and thus increase the coagulability of blood.

Pharmacokinets of Human Fibrinogen

Absorption: Administered as intravenous infusion.

Onset of Action for Human Fibrinogen

N/A

Duration of Action for Human Fibrinogen

N/A

Half Life of Human Fibrinogen

3 to 6 days

Side Effects of Human Fibrinogen

1. Allergic manifestations

Contra-indications of Human Fibrinogen

1. Hypersensitivity to the drug

Special Precautions while taking Human Fibrinogen

1. The drug may increase thrombosis risk
2. Use with caution in allergic reactions

Pregnancy Related Information

Use with caution

Old Age Related Information

N/A

Breast Feeding Related Information

N/A

Children Related Information

N/A

Indications for Human Fibrinogen

It is used to control bleeding in various conditions such as:-
1. Acute afibrinogenemia
2. Haemophilia
3. Antihaemophilic globulin deficiency
4. Hypofibrinogenemia

Interactions for Human Fibrinogen

N/A

Typical Dosage for Human Fibrinogen

500mg intravenously depending up on the requirement of the patient.
Adjust the dosage to maintain fibrinogen levels at or above 0.5 to 0.8g/L
Children: 20 to 30mg/kg intravenously.

Schedule of Human Fibrinogen

Storage Requirements for Human Fibrinogen

Store at a sterile atmosphere and a temperature below 5 degree C.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Human Fibrinogen

Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Human Fibrinogen

Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.

Home Delivery for Human Fibrinogen in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for human fibrinogen and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for human fibrinogen may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take human fibrinogen only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for human fibrinogen before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for human fibrinogen with the pharmacy.

Human Fibrinogen is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for human fibrinogen might be better known than human fibrinogen itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have human fibrinogen in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for human fibrinogen.