How long does Arista AH take to be absorbed and by what process?

• A. Absorbed in 6-12 hours by hydrolysis by amylase
• B. Absorbed in 12-24 hours by hydrolysis
• C. Absorbed in 24-48 hours by hydrolysis by amylase
• D. Not absorbed

Answer: (C)

Arista AH is a starch-based hemostatic agent. In the body, amylase enzymes break down starches, so Arista AH is resorbed by hydrolysis rather than by phagocytosis or longer inflammatory processes. This means it disappears from the wound site within about 24 to 48 hours. The 24–48 hour window matches how quickly amylase can digest the starch and clear the material. It is not left permanently in the tissue, and it does not take only 6–12 hours, nor is it not absorbed at all.