Thrombin-jmi 5 Mu Liquid: Bovine Origin Thrombin
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Bovine topical thrombin for local hemostasis during surgical procedures; promotes clot formation.
Bovine thrombin topical hemostatic agent (thrombin, topical USP). Mechanism: exogenous thrombin directly converts fibrinogen in wound blood to fibrin → promotes local clot formation at bleeding surface. Acts independently of intrinsic coagulation cascade. For use on accessible bleeding surfaces during surgery. Not for IV injection — fatal.
Key information
Bovine thrombin topical hemostatic agent. For topical use ONLY — do NOT inject IV (fatal thromboembolic events). Use only on wound surface. Refrigerate or room temperature per label. Single-use vial.
How to Give this Medication
Topical hemostatic: apply to accessible bleeding surface using sterile gauze, sponge, or solution. NEVER inject intravenously. For external application only. Use immediately after reconstitution. Store refrigerated (2–8°C); do not freeze. (unreconstituted).
If a dose is missed
This medication is administered by a veterinarian or veterinary staff in a clinical setting. Missed doses are managed by your veterinary team — contact your veterinarian to reschedule.
Side Effects
Topical use only — systemic injection fatal (causes disseminated intravascular coagulation). Topical: transient local burning, formation of clot. Hypersensitivity reactions to bovine protein. Do not use in patients with known bovine protein allergy.
Precautions
For animals
For topical hemostasis ONLY — NEVER inject intravenously (DIC and death). For external accessible bleeding surfaces only.
For people handling this medication
Wear gloves when handling. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Topical hemostatic — avoid ingestion. Bovine protein — allergy risk. NEVER inject systemically — fatal. For external wound use only.
Overdose
Contact your veterinarian. Thrombin-JMI for topical use only — IV administration is FATAL (thromboembolism). Managed by veterinary staff for topical hemostasis.
Thrombin-jmi 5 Mu Liquid: Bovine Origin Thrombin dosage forms
| Product | Strength | Form | Size | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THROMBIN-JMI 5 MU LIQUID: BOVINE ORIGIN THROMBIN | — | Liquid | 1 | Commercial |
Sources
This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual (merckvetmanual.com); Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (Plumb, D.C., app.plumbs.com)