Octaplex
Octaplex is a medicine that helps your blood clot, used to treat and prevent bleeding.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Strength
500 IU
Active Ingredient
Human coagulation factor II
Manufacturer
Octapharma Ab
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your condition and weight.
Method
The powder is mixed with water and then given slowly into a vein as an infusion.
Important
The maximum daily dose is determined by your doctor and should not exceed specific limits based on your INR level and weight.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Blood clots in blood vessels.
RARE
- •Allergic reactions, which can be severe (like shock), or cause hives, skin rash, or itching.
- •Fast heartbeat, low or high blood pressure, feeling dizzy or faint, or even heart stopping.
- •Trouble breathing, shortness of breath, asthma-like symptoms, or coughing up blood.
- •Feeling anxious, shaky, nauseous, or having chills and fever.
- •Warmth or a blockage where the medicine is injected.
- •Nosebleeds, changes in liver tests, the body making antibodies against the medicine (making it less effective), or a sudden drop in the number of blood platelets (due to heparin).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in Octaplex, or to heparin.
- This medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, especially if you are taking other blood-thinning medicines (like warfarin).
- Severe allergic reactions can happen. If you have an allergic reaction, stop the infusion immediately and tell your doctor.
- Too much Octaplex can lead to serious blood clotting problems, including heart attacks or clots in veins or lungs.
- Since this medicine comes from human blood, always note the product name and batch number in case of any issues.