Fibrinogen
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
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Overview
Fibrinogen is a {{{drugClass}}} that is FDA approved for the treatment of acute bleeding episodes in patients with congenital fibrinogen deficiency, including afibrinogenemia and hypofibrinogenemia. Common adverse reactions include fever, headache, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis, anaphylactic reactions.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indications
- RiaSTAP®, Fibrinogen Concentrate (Human) is indicated for the treatment of acute bleeding episodes in patients with congenital fibrinogen deficiency, including afibrinogenemia and hypofibrinogenemia.
- The effectiveness of RiaSTAP is based on maximum clot firmness, which measures the structural integrity of a clot, reflecting the underlying effectiveness of the fibrinogen present to form a fibrin clot.
- There are no controlled trials demonstrating a direct benefit on treatment of bleeding episodes with RiaSTAP.
- RiaSTAP is not indicated for dysfibrinogenemia.
Dosage For Congenital Fibrinogen Deficiency
- RiaSTAP dosing, duration of dosing and frequency of administration should be individualized based on the extent of bleeding, laboratory values, and the clinical condition of the patient.
RiaSTAP dose when baseline fibrinogen level is known
- Dose should be individually calculated for each patient based on the target plasma fibrinogen level based on the type of bleeding, actual measured plasma fibrinogen level and body weight, using the following formula
RiaSTAP dose when baseline fibrinogen level is not known
- If the patient's fibrinogen level is not known, the recommended dose is 70 mg per kg of body weight administered intravenously.
- Monitoring of patient's fibrinogen level is recommended during treatment with RiaSTAP. A target fibrinogen level of 100 mg/dL should be maintained until hemostasis is obtained.
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
- RiaSTAP is available as a single-use vial containing 900 mg to 1300 mg lyophilized fibrinogen concentrate powder for reconstitution with 50 mL of Sterile Water for Injection.
- The actual fibrinogen potency for each lot is printed on the vial label and carton.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Fibrinogen in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Fibrinogen in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
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There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Fibrinogen in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Fibrinogen in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Fibrinogen in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
- RiaSTAP is contraindicated in individuals who have manifested severe immediate hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis to RiaSTAP or its components.
Warnings
Allergic Reactions
- Allergic reactions may occur. If symptoms of allergic or early signs of hypersensitivity reactions (including hives, generalized urticaria, tightness of the chest, wheezing, hypotension, and anaphylaxis) occur, immediately discontinue administration. The treatment required depends on the nature and severity of the reaction.
Thrombosis
- Thrombosis may occur spontaneously in patients with congenital fibrinogen deficiency with or without the use of fibrinogen replacement therapy.1 Thromboembolic events have been reported in patients treated with RiaSTAP. Weigh the benefits of RiaSTAP administration versus the risk of thrombosis. Patients receiving RiaSTAP should be monitored for signs and symptoms of thrombosis.
Transmissible Infectious Agents
- RiaSTAP is made from human plasma. Products made from human plasma may contain infectious agents (e.g., viruses and theoretically the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease agent [CJD]) that can cause disease. The risk that such products will transmit an infectious agent has been reduced by screening plasma donors for prior exposure to certain viruses, by testing for the presence of certain current virus infections, and by a process demonstrated to inactivate and/or remove certain viruses during manufacturing.Despite these measures, such products may still potentially transmit disease. There is also the possibility that unknown infectious agents may be present in such products. All infections thought by a physician possibly to have been transmitted by this product should be reported by the physician or other healthcare provider to CSL.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
- The most serious adverse reactions that have been reported in clinical studies or through postmarketing surveillance following RiaSTAP treatment are allergic-anaphylactic reactions and thromboembolic episodes, including myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and arterial thrombosis.
- The most common adverse reactions that have been reported in clinical studies or through postmarketing surveillance following RiaSTAP treatment are allergic reactions and generalized reactions such as chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting.
Clinical Studies Experience
- Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed cannot be directly compared to rates in other clinical studies and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
- The most common adverse reactions observed in more than one subject in clinical studies (frequency >1%) were fever and headache.
Postmarketing Experience
- Because postmarketing reporting of adverse reactions is voluntary and from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate the frequency of these reactions or establish a causal relationship to product exposure.
- Adverse reactions reported in patients receiving RiaSTAP for treatment of fibrinogen deficiency include allergic-anaphylactic reactions (including rash, dyspnea, etc.), general reactions such as chills, fever, nausea, vomiting and thromboembolic complications such as myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis.
- The following adverse reactions, identified by system organ class, have shown a possible causal relationship with RiaSTAP.
- Allergic-anaphylactic reactions: anaphylaxis, dyspnea, rash
- Cardiovascular: thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism
- General/Body as a Whole: chills, fever, nausea, vomiting
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Fibrinogen Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Category
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Fibrinogen in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Fibrinogen during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fibrinogen with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fibrinogen with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fibrinogen with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fibrinogen with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fibrinogen with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fibrinogen in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fibrinogen in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fibrinogen in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Fibrinogen in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
- Intravenous
- Reconstitute prior to use.
- Do not mix RiaSTAP with other medicinal products or intravenous solutions, and should be administered through a separate injection site.
- Use aseptic technique when administering RiaSTAP.
- Administer RiaSTAP at room temperature by slow intravenous injection at a rate not exceeding 5 mL per minute.
Preparation and Reconstitution
- The procedures below are provided as general guidelines for preparation and reconstitution of RiaSTAP.
- Do not use RiaSTAP beyond the expiration date. RiaSTAP contains no preservative. Use aseptic technique when preparing and reconstituting RiaSTAP.
- Reconstitute RiaSTAP at room temperature as follows:
- Remove the cap from the product vial to expose the central portion of the rubber stopper.
- Clean the surface of the rubber stopper with an antiseptic solution and allow it to dry.
- Using an appropriate transfer device or syringe, transfer 50 mL of Sterile Water for Injection into the product vial.
- Gently swirl the product vial to ensure the product is fully dissolved. Do not shake the vial.
- After reconstitution, the RiaSTAP solution should be colorless and clear to slightly opalescent. Inspect visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Do not use if the solution is cloudy or contains particulates. Do not freeze RiaSTAP solution. Discard partially used vials.
- RiaSTAP is stable for 8 hours after reconstitution when stored at 20-25ºC and should be administered within this time period.
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Fibrinogen in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Fibrinogen in the drug label.
Overdosage
Acute Overdose
Signs and Symptoms
- Description
Management
- Description
Chronic Overdose
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Fibrinogen in the drug label.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Fibrinogen Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
Structure
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Fibrinogen in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Fibrinogen in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Fibrinogen in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Fibrinogen in the drug label.
How Supplied
Storage
There is limited information regarding Fibrinogen Storage in the drug label.
Images
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Fibrinogen in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Fibrinogen interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
- RIASTAP ®[1]
Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Fibrinogen Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
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