Feiba
Feiba is a medicine made from human plasma that helps blood clot, even when some clotting factors are low or missing.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Strength
50 U/ml
Active Ingredient
Factor VIII inhibitor bypassing activity
Manufacturer
Baxalta Innovations GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, usually 50-100 units per kg of body weight.
Method
Feiba is given as a slow injection into a vein (intravenously) after mixing the powder with the liquid provided.
Important
Do not exceed 200 units per kg of body weight per day. A single dose should not be more than 100 units/kg unless severe bleeding requires more.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Hypersensitivity (allergic reaction)
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Low blood pressure
- •Skin rash
- •False positive hepatitis B test result
RARE
- •Severe blood clotting disorder
- •Increased level of antibodies (inhibitors)
- •Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- •Hives all over the body
- •Numbness or tingling in arms and legs
- •Stroke
- •Drowsiness
- •Changes in taste
- •Heart attack
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Blood clots in blood vessels
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Redness of skin
- •Blood clot in the lung
- •Tightening of airways
- •Wheezing
- •Cough
- •Shortness of breath
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea
- •Swelling of face, tongue, or lips
- •Itching
- •Pain at injection site
- •General discomfort
- •Feeling hot
- •Chills
- •Chest pain
- •Chest discomfort
- •Increased blood test results (can mean blood clots)
- •Stinging pain or numbness in face, arms, or legs if infused too quickly
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have allergies. Feiba can cause serious allergic reactions. If you notice signs like skin rash, itching, swelling of face/lips/tongue, trouble breathing, chest pain, or dizziness, stop the infusion and seek medical help right away.
- Feiba can increase the risk of blood clots. If you have a severe clotting disorder (DIC), or have recently had a heart attack or stroke, Feiba should only be used for very dangerous bleeding.
- Feiba contains sodium. Tell your doctor if you are on a low-sodium diet.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
- This medicine is made from human plasma. While measures are taken to prevent infections, a small risk of transmitting unknown viruses or other agents cannot be completely ruled out.