| Pronunciation |
 (JEL
a tin, ab SORB a
ble) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Gelfilm® Ophthalmic; Gelfoam® Topical |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| Absorbable Gelatin Sponge |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Hemostatic Agent |
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| Use |
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Dental: Adjunct to provide hemostasis in oral and dental surgery Medical: In medicine, adjunct to provide hemostasis in surgery; open prostatic surgery |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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No data reported |
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| Contraindications |
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Should not be used in closure of skin incisions since they may interfere with the healing of skin edges |
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| Warnings/Precautions |
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Do not sterilize by heat; do not use in the presence of infection |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Local: Infection and abscess formation |
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| Drug Interactions |
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No data reported |
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| Stability |
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To ensure sterility, use immediately after withdrawal from envelope |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Hemostasis: Apply packs or sponges dry or saturated with sodium chloride. When applied dry, hold in place with moderate pressure. When applied wet, squeeze to remove air bubbles. The powder is applied as a paste prepared by adding approximately 4 mL of sterile saline solution to the powder. |
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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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| Nursing Implications |
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Apply dry or saturated with sodium chloride |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Packs: Size 2 cm (40 cm x 2 cm) (1s) Size 6 cm (40 cm x 6 cm) (6s) Packs, dental: Size 2 (10 mm x 20 mm x 7 mm) (15s) Size 4 (20 mm x 20 mm x 7 mm) (15s) |
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