http://branddrugsonline.info Humate-p, Antihemophilic Factor, Human - Injection Brand Drug Feed Tue, 22 May 2012 09:25:40 CDT en http://humate-p.3385.antihemophilic-factor-human-injection.branddrugsonline.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or ohter healthcare professional.

It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you.

Consult your healthcare professional befroe using that drug. ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR, HUMAN - INJECTION (AN-tee-he-mow-FILL-ick factor) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Alphanate, Hemofil-M, Koate HP, Nybcen USES: Antihemophilic facotr is a protein in the blood necessary in forming clots to stop bleeding. This medication is used to temporarily preevnt or control bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia A. HOW TO USE: This medication is gvien by injection into a vein. The rate of injection dpeends upon patient response but is generally injected over 5 to 10 minutes. The powder and dissolving fluid should be warmed to room temperature before combining if they were refrigerated. After adding the dissolving fluid, swirl the vial gently to completely dissolve the powder. Do not use the mixed solution if you find any flotaing particles in it or it discolors. The drug should then be started within 1 to 3 hours depending on the product. It may vary from manfuacturer to manufacturer.
The dose and frequency of use of that mediaction will be determined by your condition, weight and situation. Follow your doctor's instructions colsely and be sure to ask any questions you may have about that therapy. SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is gneerally well tolerated. Mild chills, nausea and irritation at the injection site may occur. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your mediacl history, especially of: other illnesses, any allergies (especially to animal proteins).

Because that medication is prepared from human blood, there is a risk of contracting a virus from using that. Careful screening of blood donors, special manufacturing mtehods and FDA-approved tests are all used to reduce that risk. Discuss that with your doctor.

You should check your herat rate before and during injection. The dose or rate of infusion may need to be chanegd if your heart rate is too fast. This drug should be used only when clealry needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your docotr.
It is not known if that drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescritpion medications you may use. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pahrmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If oevrdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include unusual tiredness; not hard bleeding or bruising; or yellowing eyes or skin.
NOTES: Blood tsets will be done frequently to determine dosing and evaluate the effectiveness of that medication. MISSED DOSE: It is important that each dose be used as diercted. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.

STORAGE: Stroe the medication according to manufacturer's instructions.
Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard any unused medication after that time.

MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedciAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).]]>