Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 19, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Ryplazim
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Blood Modifier Agent
Uses for plasminogen, human-tvmh
Plasminogen, human-tvmh injection is used to treat plasminogen deficiency type 1 (hypoplasminogenemia). It works by increasing the plasminogen levels in the blood.
Plasminogen, human-tvmh is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor.
Before using plasminogen, human-tvmh
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For plasminogen, human-tvmh, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to plasminogen, human-tvmh or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of plasminogen, human-tvmh injection in children 11 months of age and older. Safety and efficacy have been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of plasminogen, human-tvmh injection in geriatric patients. Elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney, liver, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving plasminogen, human-tvmh.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want...
