Hemostatics

Agents acting to arrest the flow of blood. Absorbable hemostatics arrest bleeding either by the formation of an artificial clot or by providing a mechanical matrix that facilitates clotting when applied directly to the bleeding surface. These agents function more at the capillary level and are not effective at stemming arterial or venous bleeding under any significant intravascular pressure.

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.954.502.270.463

MeSH Unique ID: D006490

Entry Terms:

• Hemostatic
• Antihemorrhagics
• Antihemorrhagic

See Also:

• Vasoconstrictor Agents
• Vascular Closure Devices

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Therapeutic Uses
Hematologic Agents
Coagulants
Hemostatics
Anticoagulant Reversal Agents
Antifibrinolytic Agents