Talecris Biotherapeutics
Thrombate III® Approved for Room Temperature Storage
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, February 22nd, 2009
Talecris Biotherapeutics announced that Thrombate III [Antithrombin III (Human)], the plasma-derived antithrombin concentrate indicated for the treatment of hereditary antithrombin deficiency, can now be stored under room temperature conditions [not to exceed 25ºC (77ºF)]. Stability data at room temperature was approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and the updated Prescribing Information for Thrombate III now reflects the new labeling.
In patients with hereditary antithrombin deficiency, Thrombate III prevents thromboembolism in high risk situations such as surgery, childbirth, and acute thromboembolism. It is pasteurized to inactivate viruses and purified to...
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