Prothrombin
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Identification
- Summary
Prothrombin is a coagulation factor used for emergency reversal of vitamin K antagonist therapy.
- Brand Names
- Balfaxar, Beriplex, Kcentra, Octaplex
- Generic Name
- Prothrombin
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB11311
- Background
Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (Human), is indicated for the urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by Vitamin K antagonist (VKA, e.g., warfarin) therapy in adult patients with acute major bleeding.
- Type
- Biotech
- Groups
- Approved
- Biologic Classification
- Protein Based Therapies
Blood factors - Protein Chemical Formula
- Not Available
- Protein Average Weight
- Not Available
- Sequences
>sp|P00734|THRB_HUMAN Prothrombin OS=Homo sapiens GN=F2 PE=1 SV=2 MAHVRGLQLPGCLALAALCSLVHSQHVFLAPQQARSLLQRVRRANTFLEEVRKGNLEREC VEETCSYEEAFEALESSTATDVFWAKYTACETARTPRDKLAACLEGNCAEGLGTNYRGHV NITRSGIECQLWRSRYPHKPEINSTTHPGADLQENFCRNPDSSTTGPWCYTTDPTVRRQE CSIPVCGQDQVTVAMTPRSEGSSVNLSPPLEQCVPDRGQQYQGRLAVTTHGLPCLAWASA QAKALSKHQDFNSAVQLVENFCRNPDGDEEGVWCYVAGKPGDFGYCDLNYCEEAVEEETG DGLDEDSDRAIEGRTATSEYQTFFNPRTFGSGEADCGLRPLFEKKSLEDKTERELLESYI DGRIVEGSDAEIGMSPWQVMLFRKSPQELLCGASLISDRWVLTAAHCLLYPPWDKNFTEN DLLVRIGKHSRTRYERNIEKISMLEKIYIHPRYNWRENLDRDIALMKLKKPVAFSDYIHP VCLPDRETAASLLQAGYKGRVTGWGNLKETWTANVGKGQPSVLQVVNLPIVERPVCKDST RIRITDNMFCAGYKPDEGKRGDACEGDSGGPFVMKSPFNNRWYQMGIVSWGEGCDRDGKY GFYTHVFRLKKWIQKVIDQFGE
Download FASTA Format- Synonyms
- Coagulation factor II (human)
- Coagulation factor II human
- Factor II
- Factor II (prothrombin)
- Human coagulation factor II
Pharmacology
- Indication
Prothrombin is administered as part of a cocktail containing several coagulation factors.
Along with other blood coagulation factors, it is used to reverse acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by Vitamin K antagonist (VKA, e.g., warfarin) therapy in adult patients with a need for an urgent surgery/invasive procedure.2
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Indication Type Indication Combined Product Details Approval Level Age Group Patient Characteristics Dose Form Used in combination for prophylaxis of Bleeding Combination Product in combination with: Protein C (DB11312), Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant) (DB00100), Protein S human (DB13149), Coagulation factor X human (DB13148), Coagulation factor VII human (DB13150) •••••••••••• •••••••••••••• •••••••••• ••••••• ••• •••••••• Used in combination to treat Vitamin k antagonist induced major bleeding Regimen in combination with: Coagulation Factor IX Human (DB13152), Protein C (DB11312), Coagulation factor VII human (DB13150), Protein S human (DB13149), Coagulation factor X human (DB13148), Prothrombin (DB11311) •••••••••••• - Contraindications & Blackbox Warnings
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- Pharmacodynamics
Not Available
- Mechanism of action
Target Actions Organism AFibrinogen alpha chain cleavageHumans AFibrinogen beta chain cleavageHumans ACoagulation factor XIII A chain agonistHumans ACarboxypeptidase B2 agonistHumans - Absorption
Not Available
- Volume of distribution
Not Available
- Protein binding
Not Available
- Metabolism
- Not Available
- Route of elimination
Not Available
- Half-life
Approximately 60h 1.
- Clearance
Not Available
- Adverse Effects
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- Toxicity
Not Available
- Pathways
- Not Available
- Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
- This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
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interactions in your softwareAbciximab The therapeutic efficacy of Prothrombin can be decreased when used in combination with Abciximab. Acenocoumarol The therapeutic efficacy of Prothrombin can be decreased when used in combination with Acenocoumarol. Alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor Alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor may increase the thrombogenic activities of Prothrombin. Alteplase The therapeutic efficacy of Prothrombin can be decreased when used in combination with Alteplase. Aminocaproic acid The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Aminocaproic acid is combined with Prothrombin. - Food Interactions
- No interactions found.
Products
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- Mixture Products
Name Ingredients Dosage Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Balfaxar Prothrombin (26 [iU]/1mL) + Coagulation Factor IX Human (25.5 [iU]/1mL) + Coagulation factor VII human (16.5 [iU]/1mL) + Coagulation factor X human (24 [iU]/1mL) + Protein C (22 [iU]/1mL) + Protein S human (22 [iU]/1mL) Powder, for solution Intravenous Octapharma USA Inc 2023-11-30 Not applicable US Beriplex P/n 1000 Prothrombin (1600 unit) + Coagulation Factor IX Human (1240 unit) + Coagulation factor VII human (1000 unit) + Coagulation factor X human (2040 unit) + Protein C (1640 unit) + Protein S human (1360 unit) Powder, for solution Intravenous Csl Behring 2013-11-21 Not applicable Canada Beriplex P/N 1000 I.E. Pulver und Lösungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Injektionslösung Prothrombin (1360 IE) + Coagulation Factor IX Human (1020 IE) + Coagulation factor VII human (700 IE) + Coagulation factor X human (1640 IE) + Protein C (1200 I.E.) + Protein S human (1000 IE) Injection, powder, for solution Parenteral Csl Behring 2013-04-16 Not applicable Austria Beriplex P/N 250 I.E. Pulver und Lösungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Injektionslösung Prothrombin (340 I.E.) + Coagulation Factor IX Human (255 IE) + Coagulation factor VII human (175 IE) + Coagulation factor X human (410 IE) + Protein C (300 IE) + Protein S human (250 IE) Injection, powder, for solution Parenteral Csl Behring 2008-02-27 Not applicable Austria Beriplex P/n 500 Prothrombin (800 unit) + Coagulation Factor IX Human (620 unit) + Coagulation factor VII human (500 unit) + Coagulation factor X human (1020 unit) + Protein C (820 unit) + Protein S human (680 unit) Powder, for solution Intravenous Csl Behring 2011-07-28 Not applicable Canada
Categories
- Drug Categories
- Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
- Description
- Not Available
- Kingdom
- Organic Compounds
- Super Class
- Organic Acids
- Class
- Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
- Sub Class
- Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
- Direct Parent
- Peptides
- Alternative Parents
- Not Available
- Substituents
- Not Available
- Molecular Framework
- Not Available
- External Descriptors
- Not Available
- Affected organisms
- Humans and other mammals
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- 8FB1K07F16
- CAS number
- 9001-26-7
References
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials
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Explore 4,000+ rare diseases, orphan drugs & condition pairs, clinical trial why stopped data, & more. Preview package Phase Status Purpose Conditions Count Start Date Why Stopped 100+ additional columns Unlock 175K+ rows when you subscribe.View sample data4 Completed Treatment Bleeding / Blood Loss During Surgery / Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures / Fresh Frozen Plasma / Prothrombin Complex Concentrates 1 somestatus stop reason just information to hide 4 Completed Treatment Hemophilia A 1 somestatus stop reason just information to hide 4 Recruiting Treatment Coagulation Disorder / Massive Hemorrhage / Traumatic haemorrhage 1 somestatus stop reason just information to hide 4 Withdrawn Treatment Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) 1 somestatus stop reason just information to hide 3 Completed Treatment Acute Major Bleeding / Coagulation Disorder 1 somestatus stop reason just information to hide
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Not Available
- Packagers
- Not Available
- Dosage Forms
Form Route Strength Injection Intravenous Powder, for solution Intravenous Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution; kit Intravenous Powder, for solution Parenteral Kit; powder, for solution Intravenous Injection, powder, for solution Intravenous drip 520 IU/vial Injection, powder, for solution Parenteral Injection, powder, for solution Intravenous Solution Intravenous - Prices
- Not Available
- Patents
- Not Available
Properties
- State
- Liquid
- Experimental Properties
- Not Available
Targets
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- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Cleavage
- General Function
- Structural molecule activity
- Specific Function
- Cleaved by the protease thrombin to yield monomers which, together with fibrinogen beta (FGB) and fibrinogen gamma (FGG), polymerize to form an insoluble fibrin matrix. Fibrin has a major function ...
- Gene Name
- FGA
- Uniprot ID
- P02671
- Uniprot Name
- Fibrinogen alpha chain
- Molecular Weight
- 94972.455 Da
References
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Cleavage
- General Function
- Structural molecule activity
- Specific Function
- Cleaved by the protease thrombin to yield monomers which, together with fibrinogen alpha (FGA) and fibrinogen gamma (FGG), polymerize to form an insoluble fibrin matrix. Fibrin has a major function...
- Gene Name
- FGB
- Uniprot ID
- P02675
- Uniprot Name
- Fibrinogen beta chain
- Molecular Weight
- 55927.9 Da
References
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Agonist
- General Function
- Protein-glutamine gamma-glutamyltransferase activity
- Specific Function
- Factor XIII is activated by thrombin and calcium ion to a transglutaminase that catalyzes the formation of gamma-glutamyl-epsilon-lysine cross-links between fibrin chains, thus stabilizing the fibr...
- Gene Name
- F13A1
- Uniprot ID
- P00488
- Uniprot Name
- Coagulation factor XIII A chain
- Molecular Weight
- 83266.805 Da
References
- Palta S, Saroa R, Palta A: Overview of the coagulation system. Indian J Anaesth. 2014 Sep;58(5):515-23. doi: 10.4103/0019-5049.144643. [Article]
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Agonist
- General Function
- Zinc ion binding
- Specific Function
- Cleaves C-terminal arginine or lysine residues from biologically active peptides such as kinins or anaphylatoxins in the circulation thereby regulating their activities. Down-regulates fibrinolysis...
- Gene Name
- CPB2
- Uniprot ID
- Q96IY4
- Uniprot Name
- Carboxypeptidase B2
- Molecular Weight
- 48423.85 Da
References
- Palta S, Saroa R, Palta A: Overview of the coagulation system. Indian J Anaesth. 2014 Sep;58(5):515-23. doi: 10.4103/0019-5049.144643. [Article]
Enzymes
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- No
- Actions
- Substrate
- General Function
- Serine-type endopeptidase activity
- Specific Function
- Factor Xa is a vitamin K-dependent glycoprotein that converts prothrombin to thrombin in the presence of factor Va, calcium and phospholipid during blood clotting.
- Gene Name
- F10
- Uniprot ID
- P00742
- Uniprot Name
- Coagulation factor X
- Molecular Weight
- 54731.255 Da
References
- Palta S, Saroa R, Palta A: Overview of the coagulation system. Indian J Anaesth. 2014 Sep;58(5):515-23. doi: 10.4103/0019-5049.144643. [Article]
Drug created at December 03, 2015 16:52 / Updated at April 22, 2024 18:19