THE US Food and Drug
Administration has approved
Kcentra (prothrombin complex
concentrate, Human) for the urgent
reversal of vitamin K antagonist
(VKA) anticoagulation in adults with
acute major bleeding.
The only other product approved
for this use in the USA is plasma,
and like plasma Kcentra is used in
conjunction with the administration
of vitamin K to reverse the
anticoagulation effect.
Unlike plasma, Kcentra does
not require blood group typing or
thawing so can be administered
more quickly.
Kcentra is made from the
pooled plasma of healthy donors,
processed in a way to minimise the
risk of transmitting diseases.
It’s made by CSL Behring.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 01 May 13 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 01 May 13
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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