Thrombate Iii (antithrombin III (human plasma derived))

Plasma Proteins Which Facilitate Anticoagulation Intravenous Vial (Ea)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Anticoagulant; naturally occurring plasma thrombin inhibitor.

Neutralizes serine proteinases such as thrombin, plasmin, and activated coagulation factors IX, X, XI, and XII.

Principally neutralizes thrombin and activated coagulation factor X (Xa). Neutralization of factor Xa prevents thrombin generation (e.g., decreased formation of prothrombin fragment 1.2 (F1 and F2)). Neutralization of thrombin prevents conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.

Slowly and irreversibly complexes stoichiometrically with these coagulation factors; such reactions are rapid in presence of endogenous heparin-like proteoglycans or exogenous heparin.

Inhibits thrombus formation and may prevent extension of existing thrombi.

Generic name: antithrombin III (human plasma derived)
Drug class: Plasma Proteins Which Facilitate Anticoagulation
Therapeutic class: Hematological Agents

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Thrombate Iii:

  • Antithrombin Iii Deficiency

Also known as: Atiii Deficiency.

Dosing

Potency expressed in international units (units) as tested against activity of World Health Organization (WHO) reference standard. One unit is approximately equivalent to amount of antithrombin III (mg) in 1 mL of pooled human plasma from healthy donors. Specific activity of antithrombin III is 6.9-9 units of antithrombin III per mg of protein.

Number of units of antithrombin III indicated on label of each vial.

Use clinical response and laboratory tests to guide dosage calculations. (See Laboratory Monitoring under Cautions.)

Determine preinfusion (baseline) antithrombin III concentration and calculate initial (loading) dosage using following formula:

Formula is based on expected incremental in vivo recovery (increase) of antithrombin III concentrations above baseline values of 1.4% for each unit/kg administered (functional activity).

For example, to increase antithrombin III plasma concentrations to 120% of normal from a baseline antithrombin III plasma concentration of 57% of normal, the total initial dose of antithrombin III for a 70-kg adult would be 3150 units.

Following initial dose, subsequent dose can be based on recovery (increase) of antithrombin III plasma concentrations resulting from initial dose. Base adjustments of maintenance dosage and/or dosage interval on actual antithrombin III plasma concentrations achieved.

Drug interactions

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Contraindications

None known.

Adverse reactions

Dizziness, chest tightness, nausea, foul taste, chills, cramps, shortness of breath, chest pain, film over eye, lightheadedness, bowel fullness, hives, fever, oozing, hematoma formation.

Precautions

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Antithrombin III deficiency
D68.59ICD10CMOther primary thrombophilia

ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data