Country: Australia
Language: English
Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
Protamine sulfate
PROTAMINE SULPHATE(R) 1 PROTAMINE SULPHATE(R) _INJECTION 1% _ CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about PROTAMINE SULPHATE. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor or pharmacist has weighed the risks of giving you PROTAMINE SULPHATE against the benefits they expect it will have for you. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT RECEIVING THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST. Keep this leaflet with the medicine. You may need to read it again. WHAT PROTAMINE SULPHATE IS USED FOR The active ingredient of PROTAMINE SULPHATE is the protein protamine sulphate. Protamine sulphate is used in hospitals to counteract the effect of heparin given before and after surgery and after dialysis. Heparin is used to prevent blood clots from forming. Protamine sulphate is given when there is excessive bleeding from heparin administration. Your doctor may have prescribed PROTAMINE SULPHATE for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why PROTAMINE SULPHATE has been prescribed for you. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription. PROTAMINE SULPHATE is not recommended for use in children. BEFORE YOU ARE GIVEN PROTAMINE SULPHATE _WHEN YOU MUST NOT BE GIVEN_ _IT_ YOU MUST NOT RECEIVE PROTAMINE SULPHATE IF YOU HAVE A SEVERE ALLERGY TO PROTAMINE SULPHATE OR AN ALLERGY TO ANY OF THE INGREDIENTS LISTED AT THE END OF THIS LEAFLET UNDER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION. YOUR DOCTOR, NURSE AND PHARMACIST WILL ENSURE THAT YOU ARE NOT GIVEN PROTAMINE SULPHATE AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE (EXP) PRINTED ON THE PACK. If you are given this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not work as well. YOUR DOCTOR, NURSE AND PHARMACIST WILL ENSURE THAT YOU ARE NOT GIVEN PROTAMINE SULPHATE IF THE PACKAGING I Read the complete document
Protamine Sulphate PI #668v3.0 Page 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION PROTAMINE SULPHATE INJECTION B.P. DESCRIPTION A sterile, pyrogen-free, clear, colourless 1% solution of Protamine Sulphate (Salmine) in Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion B.P. (0.9% w/v) adjusted to a pH of 2.5 to 3.5 and supplied in 5mL glass ampoules. Protamine sulphate injection also contains sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide and water for injections as excipients. INDICATIONS Protamine is a basic protein which combines with heparin to form a stable, inactive complex. It is used to counteract the anticoagulant effect of heparin; before surgery; after renal dialysis; after open-heart surgery; if excessive bleeding occurs and when an overdose has inadvertently been given. CONTRAINDICATIONS None known WARNINGS_ _AND PRECAUTIONS Too rapid administration of protamine sulphate may cause severe hypotension and anaphylactoid reactions. Facilities for resuscitation and treatment of shock should be available. Not more than 50mg Protamine Sulphate (5mL) - 1 ampoule should be given at any one time. Protamine is not suitable for reversing the effect of oral anticoagulants. Caution should be observed when administering protamine sulphate to patients who may be at increased risk of allergic reaction to protamine. These patients inclu de those who have previously undergone procedures such as coronary angioplasty or cardio-pulmonary by- pass which may include use of protamine, diabetics who have been treated with protamine insulin, patients allergic t Read the complete document