RiaSTAP
Generic name:fibrinogen [ fye-BRIN-oh-gen ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 28, 2022.
What is RiaSTAP?
RiaSTAP is a man-made form of a protein that occurs naturally in the body and helps the blood to clot.
RiaSTAP is used to treat bleeding episodes in people with a congenital fibrinogen deficiency.
RiaSTAP may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use RiaSTAP if you are allergic to fibrinogen, or if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction.
If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before using RiaSTAP, tell your doctor if you have a history of stroke or blood clot.
Do not self-inject RiaSTAP if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of needles, IV tubing, and other items used in giving the medicine. This medicine comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
RiaSTAP is made from human plasma (part of the blood) and may contain viruses and other infectious agents that can cause disease. Although donated human plasma is screened, tested, and treated to reduce the risk of it containing anything that could cause disease, there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
Before using this medicine
You should not use RiaSTAP if you are allergic to fibrinogen, or if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction.
To make sure RiaSTAP is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
a history of stroke or blood clot.
It is not known whether RiaSTAP will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether fibrinogen passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
RiaSTAP is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
How should I use RiaSTAP?
RiaSTAP is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using this medicine.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
RiaSTAP is injected into a vein through an IV. You may be shown how to use an IV at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not understand how to use the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicin...
