GEL-FLOW (thrombin (bovine)/gelatin sponge,absorbable)


Drug overview for GEL-FLOW (thrombin (bovine)/gelatin sponge,absorbable):

Generic name: thrombin (bovine)/gelatin sponge,absorbable
Drug class: Topical Hemostatics
Therapeutic class: Hematological Agents

Thrombin (bovine), a protein produced via limited proteolysis of bovine prothrombin, is a topical hemostatic agent.

Thrombin (bovine) is used topically as an aid in achieving hemostasis at accessible sites of oozing blood and minor bleeding from capillaries and small venules. Thrombin (bovine) alone does not control arterial bleeding. In various types of surgery, thrombin (bovine) solutions may be used in conjunction with an absorbable gelatin sponge to establish hemostasis.
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The following indications for GEL-FLOW (thrombin (bovine)/gelatin sponge,absorbable) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Surgical hemostasis adjunct


Professional Synonyms:
None.