Haemate
Haemate replaces missing clotting factors (Factor VIII and von Willebrand factor) in your body to help stop or prevent bleeding.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Strength
250 IU FVIII / 600 IU VWF
Active Ingredient
Factor VIII (antihaemophilic factor)
Manufacturer
CSL Behring GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your exact dose, as it varies for each person.
Method
The medicine is given as a slow injection into a vein (intravenously) or as a drip (infusion).
Important
Do not change your dose or injection speed without asking your doctor, as they determine your maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Swelling of face, tongue, or throat
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Hives
- •Difficulty breathing
- •Itching
- •Shortness of breath
- •Chest tightness
- •Low blood pressure
- •Fluid retention in skin or mucous membranes
- •Burning or stinging at injection site
- •Chills
- •Feeling warm
- •Headache
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Nausea
- •Drowsiness
- •Restlessness
- •Tingling
- •Vomiting
RARE
- •Fever
- •Blood clots, including in the lungs
- •Antibodies against von Willebrand factor
- •Hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells)
- •Hypervolemia (increased blood volume)
Important Warnings
- If you are allergic to Haemate or any of its ingredients, do not use it. Stop treatment and contact your doctor immediately if you have signs of an allergic reaction.
- If you have hemophilia A, your body might develop 'inhibitors' (antibodies) that stop the medicine from working. Tell your doctor right away if your bleeding can't be controlled.
- If you have von Willebrand disease, antibodies might develop that make the treatment less effective. Your doctor will monitor your treatment closely.
- If you have heart problems or are at risk for them, tell your doctor or pharmacist before using Haemate.
- If you have von Willebrand disease, there is a higher chance of getting blood clots (like in your lungs) with Haemate, especially if you have other risk factors. Talk to your doctor if you have had blood clots before or have other risk factors.
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- If you need a central line to get Haemate, your doctor will watch for risks like infections or blood clots where the line is inserted.
- Because this medicine comes from human plasma, there's a small risk of infection, even with careful checks. Your doctor may suggest Hepatitis A and B vaccines if you use this medicine often.