Uses of the drug Artiss

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1. Uses of Artiss

What is Artiss drug? Artiss medicine is composed of two substances from human plasma, which help blood to clot.
Indications for the use of Artiss:
Control bleeding during surgery when other methods of wound/incision closure cannot be applied (eg stitches, bandages,...); Prevent leakage from wound in gastric tissue after colectomy; Helps skin tissue to bond together during skin grafting or plastic surgery.

2. How to use and dose Artiss

How to use: Artiss is sprayed or dripped onto the affected skin or surgical area. The doctor/medical staff will do this.
Dosage: Depending on the detailed instructions of the doctor.
Missed dose: Patients can only use Artiss at the hospital, which is done by medical staff, so there is no missed dose.
Overdose: Patients can only use Artiss at the hospital, which is done by medical staff, so there is no overdose.

3. Artiss side effects

Some side effects patients may experience when using Artiss drugs include:
Common side effects: Skin itching, swelling or bruising; Get emergency medical help right away if you have signs of an allergic reaction such as: rash, itching, heat, redness, numbness, tingling on your skin; nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fast or slow heartbeat; shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat; Artiss is sometimes used with an injection device that uses gas pressure. The high pressure releases the air under the skin tissues, which travels throughout the body. If the pressure is set too high, air can get trapped in the body, causing serious effects. Patients should talk to their doctor about this risk; Tell your doctor right away if you experience other side effects: Chest pain, cough, trouble breathing, shortness of breath; agitation, confusion, panic; sudden numbness or weakness (especially on 1 side of the body); sudden severe headache, slurred speech, vision or balance problems; pale skin and lips; nausea, dizziness, feeling lightheaded; feeling like you're about to faint; red skin, itching, irritation, skin wounds or slow healing of the treatment site.

4. Be careful when using Artiss

Some notes patients need to remember before and while using Artiss include:
Artiss is produced from human plasma, which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. The plasma will be screened, tested and processed to reduce the risk of containing infectious agents, but there is still a small chance that it can transmit disease. Patients should talk to their doctor about the risks and benefits of using this drug; Some people experience symptoms of a viral infection after being treated with Artiss. You should call your doctor right away if you have flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, drowsiness, runny nose, etc. You may also develop joint pain and skin rash about 2 weeks after you have flu symptoms. . Other symptoms the patient may experience are poor appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes,...; You should not use Artiss if you are allergic to cows or cow products; Pregnant and nursing women should consult their doctor before using Artiss. When using Artiss, the patient should follow all instructions given by the doctor. At the same time, patients should inform their doctor about their health status, the drugs they are using to receive the best advice.
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