Endoscopic hemostasis state of the art - Nonvariceal bleeding

Table 1 Overview on the commercially available substanced for topical application[5]

	Contains	Mechanism of action	Approved human application	Formulation
Ankaferd blood stopper	Herbal mixture	Forms protein networks, activates clotting cascade	Dental procedures, first aid services	Tampons, sprays, ampoules
Hemospray	Mineral powder	Absorbs H2O, mechanical tamponade, activates clotting cascade	Nonvariceal GI bleeding	CO2 pressurized handheld canister (20 g)
EndoClot	Absorbable polymere	Absorbs H2O and concentrate cells, activates clotting cascade	Adjuvant hemostatic therapy	Pressurized air compressor

GI: Gastrointestinal.