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| Pronunciation |
 (KOL
la jen, ab SORB
able) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| CollaCote®; CollaPlug®; CollaTape® |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Hemostatic Agent |
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| Use |
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Dental: To control bleeding created during dental surgery Medical: Hemostatic |
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| Contraindications |
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No data reported |
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| Warnings/Precautions |
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Should not be used on infected or contaminated wounds |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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No data reported |
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| Drug Interactions |
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No data reported |
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| Mechanism of Action |
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The highly porous sponge structure absorbs blood and wound exudate. The collagen component causes aggregation of platelets which bind to collagen fibrils. The aggregated platelets degranulate, releasing coagulation factors that promote the formation of fibrin. |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children and Adults: A sufficiently large dressing should be selected so as to completely cover the oral wound |
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| Dietary Considerations |
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No data reported |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Wound dressings: 1" x 3", 3/4 " x 1 1/2 ", 3/8 " x 3/4 " |
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