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Other warnings/precautions: • Appropriate use: Should not be used on infected or contaminated wounds. Metabolism/Transport Effects None known. Drug Interactions (For additional information: Launch Lexi-Interact™ Drug Interactions Program ) There are no known significant interactions. Lactation Compatible Mechanism of Action The highly porous sponge structure absorbs blood and wound exudate. The collagen component causes aggregation of platelets which bind to collagen fibrils. The aggregated platelets degranulate, releasing coagulation factors that promote the formation of fibrin. Use of UpToDate is subject to the Subscription and License Agreement . Topic 8882 Version 29.0 © 2013 UpToDate, Inc. All rights reserved. | Subscription and License Agreement | Release: 21.4 - C21.36 Licensed to: Southeast Alabama Med Ctr | Support Tag: [1005-183.1.191.153-B28792CD2A-S244013.14]