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Tahocomb
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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The drug is applied locally, providing a hemostatic and adsorbing effect.
Indications Tahokomba
Tachocomb is used during surgical treatment:
- in vascular surgery, if standard methods of stopping bleeding do not work;
- during lung surgery, to ensure tightness;
- to achieve hemostasis;
- for joining fabrics
Release form
Tachocomb is available in the form of plates of different sizes. The package may contain one (size 9.5x4.8 cm or 2.5x3 cm) or two (size 4.8x4.8 cm) plates.
Pharmacodynamics
Takhokmb contains a collagen plate containing fibrin paste elements on one side, which increases blood clotting. When the medicine comes into contact with the wound, fibrinogen is converted into fibrin, due to the active assistance of thrombin. In this case, a fibrin clot is formed, which binds the collagen plate to the wound. Then fibrin, binding with the internal XIII factor, creates a strong, reliable network with adhesive properties. The formed framework does not allow water and air to pass through, and also guarantees reliable sealing.
Pharmacokinetics
The drug has not been tested on the human body, but in animals biodegradation of the drug was observed, which was actively progressing. Metabolism occurs due to phagocytosis and fibrinolysis. In this case, platinum is completely covered with granular tissue.
It is possible to determine the remains of active substances that do not exhibit a local irritating effect six months after treatment.
The drug should never be used intravascularly, only locally.
Dosing and administration
The drug must not be used if its primary packaging is damaged. The outer packaging may only be opened in a hospital, in a non-sterile area of the operating room, and the inner plate - in exclusively sterile conditions before direct use.
The wound must first be thoroughly cleaned of various liquids. Tachocomb must be moistened with a physiological solution and applied immediately, pressing it to the wound with wet gloves for three to five minutes. If the bleeding is very severe, this may not be necessary.
To prevent the sponge from sticking to the instruments and gloves, they must be moistened beforehand.
After five minutes, you can remove the gloves, carefully holding the hemostatic sponge with clamps.
The size of the sponge that may be needed depends on the size of the wound surface. It should be taken into account that the plate should be 2 cm larger than the wound. The edges of the sponges can overlap each other if more than one sponge is needed. Unused sponges or their fragments must be destroyed immediately.
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Use Tahokomba during pregnancy
The drug should not be used by pregnant women, as well as during the lactation period. Since there is no data on the safe use of the plates during these periods.
Contraindications
The drug should not be used in the treatment of patients if they are minors or if they have an individual allergic reaction to any active substance.
Side effects Tahokomba
When using the plates, the following adverse reactions are possible:
- Quincke's edema, anaphylactic shock, bronchospasm, rash;
- dizziness, chills, nausea;
- hyperthermia, hypotension, thromboembolism.
The medicine should be used only under the supervision of medical personnel in a hospital setting that has the necessary equipment to carry out emergency measures. If an allergy to the use of Tachocomb occurs, specific therapy should be started immediately.
It is not possible to absolutely guarantee that the drug will not contain an infection. Therefore, it is recommended to always write down the series of the medication that is used.
Overdose
Medical workers have not reported any cases of overdose after using the plate.
Storage conditions
The medicine does not require special temperature conditions. Store only in the original packaging, out of reach of children.
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Special instructions
Reviews
Surgeons note the high efficiency of using the hemostatic sponge Tachocomb. If you use it strictly as directed, adhering to all recommendations from the manufacturer, the likelihood of side effects is significantly reduced.
Shelf life
The medicine does not require special temperature conditions. Store only in the original packaging, out of reach of children.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Tahocomb" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.