Octanine
OCTANINE is a medicine with a protein called Factor IX, which helps your blood clot, used to treat or prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia B.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Strength
100 IU/ml
Active Ingredient
Human coagulation factor IX
Manufacturer
Octapharma Ab
How to Use
Dosage
For severe hemophilia B, typically 20-40 IU per kg body weight. For long-term prevention, this dose is given twice a week. Children under 6 typically receive 40 IU per kg per treatment day. Your doctor will tell you the exact dose.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection into a vein after mixing the powder with the liquid. Use only the special kit provided in the package for injection.
Important
Do not use more than your doctor tells you. You usually don't need to take Factor IX more than once a day.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Hives, rash, chest tightness, wheezing, low blood pressure, feeling sleepy, nausea, feeling restless, fast heartbeat, tingling, vomiting.
- •Swelling of face, mouth, or throat; burning or stinging at the injection site; chills; hot flashes; headache.
- •Fever.
- •Heart attack, widespread clotting in blood vessels, blood clots in veins, blood clots in lungs.
- •Blood clots in arteries and veins, blocked blood vessels from a clot, severe blood clotting disorder, skin damage at the injection site, small red spots like flea bites, purple bruises, black stools (like tar).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to human Factor IX or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have heparin-induced type II thrombocytopenia (a condition where your blood platelets decrease after getting heparin).
- If you feel any signs of an allergic reaction like hives, chest pain, trouble breathing, or low blood pressure, stop the injection right away and call your doctor.
- Factor IX products might raise your risk of blood clots, especially if you have liver disease, heart problems, or had recent surgery. Your doctor will watch for this.
- Your body might make antibodies against Factor IX, which could make the medicine less effective. Your doctor will check for this.
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- Your doctor might suggest hepatitis A and B vaccinations if you use this medicine regularly.