RiaSTAP Side Effects

Generic name: fibrinogen

Note: This document contains side effect information about fibrinogen. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name RiaSTAP.

Some side effects of RiaSTAP may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to fibrinogen: intravenous powder for injection

Stop your IV infusion and Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking fibrinogen (the active ingredient contained in RiaSTAP) hives; wheezing or difficult breathing; feeling like you might pass out; or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any other serious side effect, such as:

• sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;

• sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;

• sudden cough, rapid breathing, fast heart rate;

• chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling; or

• pain or swelling in one or both legs.

Less serious side effects of fibrinogen may include:

• fever

• chills;

• nausea; or

• vomiting.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to fibrinogen: intravenous powder for injection

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included thromboembolic episodes, including myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and arterial thrombosis.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included allergic-anaphylactic reactions (including rash and dyspnea).

General

General side effects have included chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting.

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