Factocel Viii 500IU Injection
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Product introduction
Factocel Viii 500IU Injection is used in the treatment and prevention of bleeding in patients suffering from hemophilia A, a hereditary bleeding disorder due to lack of blood clotting factor VIII.
Factocel Viii 500IU Injection works by facilitating the formation of a blood clot at the bleeding site in the case when the specific clotting factor, factor VIII of the body is not working. This injection must be administered by a trained healthcare professional into a vein. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy from this injection.
Common side effects of this medicine include chills, flushing, rash, and nose bleed. If any of these side effects persist, let your doctor know. Tell the doctor if you are suffering from any liver disease as dose adjustment may be required.
Consult your doctor if you can drive or consume alcohol after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are suffering from kidney diseases.
Factocel Viii 500IU Injection works by facilitating the formation of a blood clot at the bleeding site in the case when the specific clotting factor, factor VIII of the body is not working. This injection must be administered by a trained healthcare professional into a vein. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy from this injection.
Common side effects of this medicine include chills, flushing, rash, and nose bleed. If any of these side effects persist, let your doctor know. Tell the doctor if you are suffering from any liver disease as dose adjustment may be required.
Consult your doctor if you can drive or consume alcohol after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are suffering from kidney diseases.
Uses of Factocel Viii Injection
- Bleeding
- Haemophilia A
Benefits of Factocel Viii Injection
In Haemophilia A
Factocel Viii 500IU Injection helps treat and prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia A and other causes of low factor VIII. It facilitates blood clotting and prevents serious blood loss that may lead to complications of excessive bleeding such as hemorrhage.
Side effects of Factocel Viii Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Factocel Viii
- Chills
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Rash
- Nosebleeds
How to use Factocel Viii Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Factocel Viii Injection works
Factocel Viii 500IU Injection is necessary for the blood to form clots and stop bleedings. It prevents bleeding in patients with hemophilia A.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Factocel Viii 500IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Factocel Viii 500IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Factocel Viii 500IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Factocel Viii 500IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Factocel Viii 500IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Factocel Viii 500IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Factocel Viii Injection?
If you miss a dose of Factocel Viii 500IU Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Inform your doctor if you experience allergic symptoms like rash, itching or fever after taking Factocel Viii 500IU Injection.
- Do not receive any vaccination without your doctor's approval while taking Factocel Viii 500IU Injection.
- Patients with hemophilia A should avoid high-impact contact sports and other activities with a significant risk of trauma.
- Practice good dental hygiene to prevent tooth and gum disease, which can lead to excessive bleeding.
- You can apply an ice pack on the injection site if you experience pain and redness.
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Chemical Class
Peptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Coagulation Factors
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Human Coagulation Factor VIII (rDNA) [package Label]. Mumbai, India: Pfizer Products India Private Limited; 2022. [Accessed 16 Oct. 2024] (online) Available from:
- Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant). Westlake Village, CA: Baxter Healthcare Corporation; 2010. [Accessed 24th Nov. 2022] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India
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