What is Fibro-Vein™?
Fibro-Vein
is a detergent based sclerosant and is licensed for the treatment
of varicose veins. It is a sterile aqueous injection of Sodium
Tetradecyl Sulphate (STS), an anionic detergent, and has been
used in the treatment of varicose veins since 1946. Fibro-vein
is manufactured in the UK and is the only STS based sclerosing
solution that complies with British Pharmacopoeia specifications.
Fibro-vein is manufactured in the UK under cGMP conditions
and complies with all EU regulations. The product was first
registered in the UK in 1967 when it was marketed under the
name of STD injection. It is currently registered in 14 countries
including UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
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INDICATIONS:
The solution is designed for intravenous use
and is used primarily as a sclerosant in the treatment of varicose
veins of the leg by compression sclerotherapy.
Compression
Sclerotherapy
- The treatment of varicose veins by the injection
of a schlerosant.
- Schlerosant - chemical substance which,
when injected into a blood vessel, damages the lining of the
vessel.
How does Fibro-Vein™
work?
Fibro-Vein occludes veins by the process of
sclerosis.
Maximum endothelial damage is achieved with minimal thrombus formation
leading to fibrosis of the treated vein.
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Why Use Compression?
The main advantage of applying compression post
sclerotherapy is that it helps minimize the size of the sclerothrombus
and soft thrombus formation.
Keeping thrombus to a minimum lowers the likelihood of pigmentation
and thrombophlebitis after treatment.
Compression will also increase the flow through the deep venous
system and thus help blood flow in legs which have compromised
venous return.
Compression is usually applied using an elastic stocking, limited
stretch bandage or both.
Specifications for Fibro-vein™
- Fibro-vein 3%
- Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate.
- Promotes vein spasm.
- Permanently closes the segment of the
vein after prolonged compression.
Golden Rules
- Inject over the site of the perforator
- Use empty vein technique
- Apply immediate compression
- Daily walking
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