A group of scientists from Moscow and Ryazan Medical University (RyazGMU) has developed a drug called "ComboSpas" based on a modification of hyaluronic acid, which stops bleeding (hemostatic) in 10-15 seconds.
The hemostatic agent absorbs water in the blood plasma and triggers the coagulation process. The drug also has an antiseptic effect. "ComboSpas" can be used in medical facilities and in the field, for example, when treating wounds.
The development of Russian scientists is distinguished by high adhesive properties. Due to this, "ComboSpas" literally sticks to the wound. RyazGMU believes that the drug has great potential for use in surgery.
Standard hemostatics stop bleeding in 2.5 minutes. "ComboSpas", which works more than 10 times faster, has proven its effectiveness in primary tests. Researchers have already filed a patent for the drug.
