Fresh Frozen Plasma
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Fresh Frozen Plasma is prepared from the supernatant liquid obtained by centrifugation of one donation of whole blood. Fresh Frozen Plasma is used to replace coagulation factors or other plasma proteins where their concentration or functional activity is critically reduced e.g. to reverse warfarin effect.
Indications
Fresh Frozen Plasma is primarily indicated in conditions like Liver diseases, Risk of acid aspiration in obstetric patients.
Contraindications
Fresh Frozen Plasma is contraindicated in conditions like Wounds management.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Fresh Frozen Plasma are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Fever, Chills, Rashes, Allergic reactions, Bronchospasm, Adult respiratory distress syndrome.
Warnings
Avoid in circulatory overload; need for compatibility
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Fresh Frozen Plasma was found.
Storage
Store Below -20°C.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.