Pronunciation: AN-tye-HEE-moe-FIL-ik
Generic Name: Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free)
Brand Name: Advate
Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) is used for:
Preventing and controlling bleeding in patients with hemophilia A (factor VIII deficiency), including in surgical settings.
Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) is a manmade clotting factor. It works by increasing the amount of clotting factor VIII in the body, which helps the blood clot normally.
Do NOT use Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate), including mouse or hamster proteins
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate):
Some medical conditions may interact with Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have von Willebrand disease
- if you have been told that you have inhibitors to factor VIII
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate). However, no specific interactions with Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate):
Use Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An additional patient leaflet is available with Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate). Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
- Your doctor or other health care provider will give you detailed instructions on how to mix and administer Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) if you will be using it at home. Instructions are also included in the patient leaflet that is available with Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate). Be sure you understand how to give Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) before you administer a dose. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your doctor or other health care provider.
- If Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
- When drawing a dose into a syringe, be sure to follow the procedure demonstrated to you by your doctor to prevent contamination of the vial, syringe, or medicine. Never touch the rubber stopper of the vial or the needle of the syringe with your fingers.
- Carefully check that you have drawn the correct dose before administration.
- Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
- If you miss a dose of Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate), contact your doctor immediately.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate).
Important safety information:
- Tell your doctor right away if bleeding is not controlled after using Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate).
- Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) with caution. Do not drive or perform any other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Patients receiving clotting factors sometimes develop antibodies or inhibitors to the medicine. This makes it less effective. If Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) stops working or does not work as well as it has before, contact your doctor immediately for instructions.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Talk with your doctor before you travel while you are using Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate). Be sure to take along enough of Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) for your treatment while you are traveling
- Lab tests, including factor VIII levels, may be performed while you take Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate). These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) while you are pregnant. It is not known if Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate), check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate):
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Cough; diarrhea; headache; joint pain; sore throat; stuffy or runny nose; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest or throat; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); burning numbness, or tingling; chest pain; dizziness; fainting; fever or chills; hot flashes; light-headedness; nausea; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; severe headache; shortness of breath; swelling of the legs; unusual bruising.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate):
Store Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. You may also store Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) at room temperature, below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C), for up to 6 months. Once Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) has been kept at room temperature, do not return it to the refrigerator. Do not use Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) if the expiration date on the product has passed. Once Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) has been mixed, it must be used within 3 hours. Do not refrigerate after mixing. Discard any medicine remaining in the vial after you use it. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate) is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Plasma/Albumin Free) (Advate). If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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