Octaplex
This medicine helps your blood clot. It is used to treat and prevent bleeding when your body doesn't have enough certain clotting factors.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Strength
1000 IU
Active Ingredient
Human coagulation factor II
Manufacturer
Octapharma AB
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your exact dose based on your illness, how severe the bleeding is, and your general health.
Method
This medicine is given into a vein. The powder is dissolved in water first.
Important
Your doctor will determine the maximum daily dose for you, based on your weight and INR level. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Blood clots in blood vessels
RARE
- •Anxiety
- •High blood pressure
- •Asthma-like symptoms
- •Coughing up blood
- •Nosebleeds
- •Warmth or pain at the injection site
- •Blockage in the device (e.g., IV line)
- •Allergic reactions
- •Temporary increase in liver enzyme levels
- •Fever
- •Severe allergic reaction and shock
- •Shaking
- •Heart problems or very fast heartbeat
- •Very low blood pressure
- •Trouble breathing or breathing failure
- •Feeling sick to your stomach (nausea)
- •Hives or skin rash
- •Chills
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
- Do not use if you are allergic to heparin or if it has caused a drop in your platelet count before.
- Do not use if you have an IgA deficiency and have developed IgA antibodies.
- Talk to a doctor specializing in blood clotting if you need Octaplex.
- If you have a bleeding disorder caused by certain medications, this medicine should only be used for severe bleeding or emergency surgery. Often, vitamin K or a lower dose of your current medication is enough.
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- If you are taking a blood thinner like warfarin, using Octaplex might increase your risk of blood clots.
- If you have an allergic reaction, the doctor will stop the infusion right away and treat you.
- Using Octaplex, especially regularly, can cause a serious condition where blood clots form throughout your body. Your doctor will monitor you for signs of this.
- This medicine is made from human blood. Even with safety measures, there's a very small chance of getting an infection from unknown or new viruses.
- The name and batch number of this medicine should be recorded each time you receive a dose to help track it.
- You may need vaccinations for hepatitis A and B if you use this medicine regularly.