octaplasLG (human plasma proteins): Reviews and patient testimonials
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Medication indications
octaplasLG
• Complex deficiencies of coagulation factors such as coagulopathy due to severe hepatic failure or massive transfusion.
• Substitution therapy in coagulation factor deficiencies, when a specific coagulation factor concentrate (e.g. factor V or factor XI) is not available for use or in emergency situations when a precise laboratory diagnosis is not possible.
• Rapid reversal of the effects of oral anticoagulants (coumarin or indanedione type), when a prothrombin complex concentrate is not available for use or administration of vitamin K is insufficient due to impaired liver function or in emergency situations.
• Potentially dangerous haemorrhages during fibrinolytic therapy, using e.g. tissue plasminogen activators, in patients who fail to respond to conventional measures.
• Therapeutic plasma exchange procedures, including those in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
Molecule: human plasma proteins
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