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| Fibrinogen | Glycoprotein |
| Thrombin | Coagulation factor |
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| Trade names | Tachosil |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Professional Drug Facts |
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| Routes of administration | Epilesional |
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Tachosil is an equine collagen sponge coated with the human plasma-derived coagulation factors fibrinogen and thrombin.[2][5] It is used during surgery to stop local bleeding on internal organs (hemostasis).[2] Tachosil reacts upon contact with blood, other body fluids or saline to form a clot that glues it to the tissue surface.[4]
Tachosil may cause an allergic reaction, thrombosis (blood clots), a blockage in the intestine when used during abdominal surgeries, the formation of scar tissue and foreign body granuloma (a type of inflammatory reaction).[4]
Tachosil is indicated in for supportive treatment in surgery for improvement of haemostasis, to promote tissue sealing and for suture support in vascular surgery where standard techniques are insufficient.[4] Tachosil is indicated in adults for supportive sealing of the dura mater to prevent postoperative cerebrospinal leakage following neurological surgery.[4]