What is Thrombin-Jmi? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Thrombin-Jmi overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Recothrom, Thrombin-JMI, Thrombin-JMI, Recothrom

Generic Names:

  • Thrombin-Jmi

Uses:

  • Helps control minor bleeding during surgery.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Hemostatic

Forms:

  • Powder for Solution

How it’s taken:

  • On the skin

What is Thrombin-Jmi used for?

What form(s) does Thrombin-Jmi come in?

  • Powder for Solution

What are common Thrombin-Jmi dosages?

  • Solution Reconstituted 5000UNIT

  • Box 1 Kit

Thrombin-Jmi images - What does Thrombin-Jmi look like?

  • Thrombin-JMI
    1 kit box

  • Thrombin-JMI
    20000unit solution reconstituted

  • Thrombin-JMI
    5000unit solution reconstituted

How to take Thrombin-Jmi

  • This medicine is applied to your skin or incision during surgery.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

  • This medicine is applied to your skin or incision during surgery.

What to do if you miss a dose of Thrombin-Jmi

Thrombin-Jmi contraindications - Who shouldn't take Thrombin-Jmi?

  • You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to thrombin, other human blood products, or hamster proteins.

Thrombin-Jmi warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have had an allergic reaction to any bovine (such as ox or cow) products or snake proteins.

  • This medicine may increase your risk of blood clots. Tell your doctor right away if you have a sudden or severe headache, problems with vision or speech, chest pain, trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling or tenderness in your leg, or numbness or weakness.

  • This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them, although the risk is low. Human donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor if you are concerned about this risk.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

Thrombin-Jmi interactions & what to avoid when taking Thrombin-Jmi

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have had an allergic reaction to any bovine (such as ox or cow) products or snake proteins.

  • This medicine may increase your risk of blood clots. Tell your doctor right away if you have a sudden or severe headache, problems with vision or speech, chest pain, trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling or tenderness in your leg, or numbness or weakness.

  • This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them, although the risk is low. Human donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor if you are concerned about this risk.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Thrombin-Jmi side effects - How does Thrombin-Jmi make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood

  • Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body

  • Pain in your lower leg (calf)

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Burning, redness, swelling, itching, or skin rash where the medicine is applied