It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Bio-Stat before taking it.
What is Bio-Stat
Bio-Stat is a man-made form of an amino acid (protein) called lysine. Bio-Stat prevents enzymes in the body from breaking down blood clots. Bio-Stat is used to prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia who need to have a tooth pulled. Bio-Stat is usually given just before the dental procedure, and daily for up to 8 days afterward. Bio-Stat may also be used for purposes not listed in Bio-Stat guide.
How is Bio-Stat given?
Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Bio-Stat is injected into a vein through an IV just before your tooth is pulled. You may need to keep using the medication for up to 8 days afterward. You may be shown how to use an IV at home. Do not self-inject Bio-Stat if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine. To be sure Bio-Stat is not causing harmful effects, your vision may need to be tested while you are using Bio-Stat. Follow your doctor's instructions. Store Bio-Stat at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Bio-Stat side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Bio-Stat and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
problems with your vision ;
sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
sudden severe headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood;
pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs;
seizure (convulsions);
painful or difficult urination;
blood in your urine; or
feeling like you might pass out.
Less serious side effects include:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
mild itching or rash; or
feeling unusually happy.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Bio-Stat dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Bleeding:
For the treatment of cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding: 1,300 mg orally three times a day (3,900 mg/day) for a maximum of 5 days during monthly menstruation. For patients with hemophilia for short-term use (two to eight days) to reduce or prevent hemorrhage and reduce the need for replacement therapy during and following tooth extraction: Immediately before dental extraction in patients with hemophilia, administer 10 mg per kg body weight intravenously. Following surgery, a dose of 10 mg per kg body weight intravenously three to four times daily, may be used for 2 to 8 days.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Bleeding:
Bio-Stat has had limited use in pediatric patients, principally in connection with tooth extraction. The limited data suggest that dosing instructions for adults can be used for pediatric patients needing therapy. For patients with hemophilia for short-term use (two to eight days) to reduce or prevent hemorrhage and reduce the need for replacement therapy during and following tooth extraction: Immediately before dental extraction: 10 mg per kg body weight intravenously Following surgery: 10 mg per kg body weight intravenously three to four times daily, may be used for 2 to 8 days. Surgery for congenital heart disease (to reduce perioperative blood loss and need for transfusions): (not FDA approved, limited data available, dose not established, variable dosing regimens reported) 2 months to 15 years: loading dose: 100 mg/kg intravenously, followed by 10 mg/kg/hour infusion (continued until ICU transport) and 100 mg/kg priming dose when bypass initiated; or loading dose: 10 mg/kg intravenously, priming dose: 10 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg after protamine. Surgery for scoliosis (to reduce perioperative blood loss and need for transfusions): (not FDA approved, limited data available, dose not established, variable dosing regimens reported) 8 to 18 years: loading dose: 100 mg/kg intravenously, followed by infusion: 10 mg/kg/hour until skin closure or loading dose: 20 mg/kg intravenously, followed by 10 mg/kg/hour infusion or loading dose: 10 mg/kg intravenously and 1 mg/kg/hour infusion. For the treatment of cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding (ages 12 to less than 18): 1,300 mg (two 650 mg tablets) orally three times a day (3,900 mg/day) for a maximum of 5 days during monthly menstruation.
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Can Bio-Stat be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Bio-Stat?
You should not use Bio-Stat if you are allergic to Bio-Stat, if you are color blind, or if you have ever had a stroke, blood clot, or bleeding in your brain.
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, blood in your urine, or leukemia.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your vision may need to be tested while you are using Bio-Stat. Follow your doctor's instructions.
What other drugs will affect Bio-Stat?
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
any type of medication to treat a bleeding episode or a blood clot; or
factor IX (Bebulin VH, Konyne 80, Profilnine SD, Proplex T, and others).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Bio-Stat. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Who should not take Bio-Stat?
You should not use Bio-Stat if you are allergic to Bio-Stat, or if you have:
color blindness ;
problems with the blood vessels in your eyes;
a history of stroke;
if you have a history of bleeding in your brain; or
if you have recently had a blood clot.
To make sure you can safely use Bio-Stat, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
kidney disease;
a bladder or kidney infection; or
leukemia.
It is not known whether Bio-Stat will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
Bio-Stat can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Can Bio-Stat be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Bio-Stat be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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