fibrinogen, human (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:RiaSTAP, Fibryga

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

powder for injection

  • 900-1300mg/vial (RiaSTAP)
  • ~1000mg/vial (Fibryga)

Fibrinogen Deficiency

Indicated for on-demand treatment of acute bleeding episodes due to congenital fibrinogen deficiency, including afibrinogenemia and hypofibrinogenemia

RiaSTAP

  • Dose (mg/kg body weight) = [Target level (mg/dL) - measured level (mg/dL)]/1.7 (mg/dL per mg/kg body weight) given IV
  • If fibrinogen baseline level unknown: 70 mg/kg IV
  • Target fibrinogen: 100 mg/dL until hemostasis

Fibryga

  • Dose (mg/kg body weight) = [Target level (mg/dL) - measured level (mg/dL)]/1.8 (mg/dL per mg/kg body weight) given IV
  • If fibrinogen baseline level unknown: 70 mg/kg IV
  • Target fibrinogen level (minor bleeding): 100 mg/dL
  • Target fibrinogen level (major bleeding): 150 mg/dL
  • Administered additional doses if the plasma fibrinogen level is below the accepted lower limit (80 mg/dL for minor bleeding, 130 mg/dL for major bleeding) of the target level until hemostasis is achieved

Dosage Forms & Strengths

powder for injection

  • 900-1300mg/vial (RiaSTAP)
  • ~1000mg/vial (Fibryga)

Fibrinogen Deficiency

Indicated for on-demand treatment of acute bleeding episodes due to congenital fibrinogen deficiency, including afibrinogenemia and hypofibrinogenemia, in adults and children

Faster clearance and shorter half-life observed in children aged 1 to <12 years compared with adults and adolescents; higher may be required in this age group

RiaSTAP

  • Dose (mg/kg body weight) = [Target level (mg/dL) - measured level (mg/dL)]/1.7 (mg/dL per mg/kg body weight) given IV
  • If fibrinogen baseline level unknown: 70 mg/kg IV
  • Target fibrinogen: 100 mg/dL until hemostasis

Fibryga

  • ≥12 years: Dose (mg/kg body weight) = [Target level (mg/dL) - measured level (mg/dL)]/1.8 (mg/dL per mg/kg body weight) given IV
  • <12 years: Dose (mg/kg body weight) = [Target level (mg/dL) - measured level (mg/dL)]/1.4 (mg/dL per mg/kg body weight) given IV
  • If fibrinogen baseline level unknown: 70 mg/kg IV
  • Target fibrinogen level (minor bleeding): 100 mg/dL
  • Target fibrinogen level (major bleeding): 150 mg/dL
  • Administered additional doses if the plasma fibrinogen level is below the accepted lower limit (80 mg/dL for minor bleeding, 130 mg/dL for major bleeding) of the target level until hemostasis is achieved
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Adverse Effects

Frequency Not Defined

Allergic reactions

Fever

Headache

Arterial thrombosis

Chills

DVT

Dyspnea

MI

Nausea

Rash

Vomiting

Thromboembolism

Thrombocytosis

Pulmonary embolism

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Warnings

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Cautions

Risk of anaphylactic reactions

Not indicated for dysfibrinogenemia

Risk of thrombosis in patients with congenital fibrinogen deficiency with or without fibrinogen replacement therapy

Although risk is rare, products from human plasma may contain infectious agents

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Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy

Data are not available regard use in pregnant females

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted

Unknown if it can cause fetal harm

Lactation

Data are not available regarding the presence in human milk, effect on breastfed infants, or effects on milk production

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

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Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Fibrinogen concentrate pooled from human plasma replaces this protein in patients with congenital fibrinogen deficiency

Absorption

Peak plasma concentration

  • RiaSTAP: 140 mg/dL (70 mg/kg x 1)
  • Fibryga
    • Adults and adolescents: 139 mg/dL
    • Children aged 6 to <12 years: 112.4 mg/dL
    • Children aged <6 years: 99 mg/dL

AUC (Fibryga)

  • Adults and adolescents: 124.8 mg·hr/mL; 113.7 mg·hr/mL (70 mg/kg x1)
  • Children aged 6 to <12 years: 102.1 mg·hr/mL; 97.2 mg·hr/mL (70 mg/kg x1)
  • Children aged <6 years: 83.8 mg·hr/mL; 79.8 mg·hr/mL (70 mg/kg x1)

Distribution

Vd

  • RiaSTAT: 45-60 mL/kg
  • Fibryga
    • Adults and adolescents: 70.2 mL/kg
    • Children aged 6 to <12 years: 67.2 mL/kg
    • Children aged <6 years: 68.6 mL/kg

Elimination

Half-life

  • RiaSTAP: 61-97 hr; may be decreased in children aged <16 yr
  • Fibryga
    • Adults and adolescents: 75.9 hr
    • Children aged 6 to <12 years: 66.1 hr
    • Children aged <6 years: 56.9 hr

Clearance (Fibryga)

  • Adults and adolescents: 0.7 mL/hr kg
  • Children aged 6 to <12 years: 0.7 mL/hr kg
  • Children aged <6 years: 0.9 mL/hr kg
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Administration

IV Preparation

Warm both the powder and sterile water for injection (SWI) in their closed bottles to room temperature; this temperature should be maintained during reconstitution

If a water bath is used for warming, prevent water from coming into contact with the rubber stoppers or the caps of the bottles; water bath should not exceed 37°C (98°F)

Reconstitute lyophilized powder with 50 mL SWI (see prescribing information for technique)

Gently swirl vial to dissolve (do not shake); should result in a colorless solution

RiaSTAP: Filter reconstituted solution with 17-mcron filter into an appropriate syringe before administering

IV Administration

Administer through dedicated IV line

Administer by slow IV injection; not to exceed 5 mL/min

Storage

Single-use vials; these products do not contain preservatives

Unopened vial

  • Store at 2-25°C (36-77°F)
  • Do not freeze
  • Store in original container to protect from light

Reconstituted vial

  • Do not refrigerate or freeze
  • RiaSTAP: Up to 8 hr at 20-25°C
  • Fibryga: Up to 4 hr at 20-25°C
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Images

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RiaSTAP intravenous
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1 gram (900mg-1,300mg) vial

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Patient Handout

Patient Education
fibrinogen intravenous

NO MONOGRAPH AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

USES: Consult your pharmacist.

HOW TO USE: Consult your pharmacist.

SIDE EFFECTS: Consult your pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

PRECAUTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

NOTES: No monograph available at this time.

MISSED DOSE: Consult your pharmacist.

STORAGE: Consult your pharmacist.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

Information last revised July 2016. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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