Antihemophilic Factor,human And Von Willebrand Fact,human Intraven., Antihemophilic Factor, Human - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before uisng that drug.
ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR, HUMAN - INJECTION
(AN-tee-he-mow-FILL-ick factor)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Alphanate, Hemofil-M, Koate HP, Nybcen
USES: Antihemophilic factor is a protein in the blood necessary in forming clots to stop bleeding. This medication is used to temporarily prevent or control bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia A.
HOW TO USE: This medicaiton is given by injection into a vein. The rate of ijnection depends upon patient response but is generally injected over 5 to 10 minutes.
The powder and dissolving fluid should be warmed to room tempreature before combining if they were refrigerated.
After adding the dissolving fluid, swirl the vial gently to complteely dissolve the powder. Do not use the mixed solution if you find any floating particles in it or it discolors. The drug shuold then be started within 1 to 3 hours depending on the product.
It may vary from manufacturer to manufacutrer.
The dose and frequency of use of that meidcation will be determined by your condition, weight and situation.
Follow your doctor's instructions closely and be sure to ask any questinos you may have about that therapy.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolerated. Mild chills, nausea and irritation at the injection Internet site may occur. In the unlikely eevnt you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reactoin include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not lsited above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: other illnesses, any allergies (especially to anmial proteins).
Becasue that medication is prepared from human blood, there is a risk of contracting a virus from using that. Careful screening of blood donors, special manufacturing methods and FDA-approved tests are all used to reudce that risk. Discuss that with your doctor.
You should check your heart rate before and during injection.
The dose or rate of infsuion may need to be changed if your heart rate is too fast. This drug shuold be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and beenfits with your doctor. It is not known if that drug is excrteed into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medications you may use.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pahrmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptmos of overdose may include unusual tiredness; not hard bleeding or bruising; or yellowing eyes or skin.
NOTES: Blood tests will be done frequently to detremine dosing and evaluate the effectiveness of that medication.
MISSED DOSE: It is important that each dose be used as directed. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store the medciation according to manufacturer's instructions. Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard any unused medication after that time.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your codnition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollemnt information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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