• Treatment of Hemophilia A

By facilitating the clotting process, Alphanate 250IU Injection 5ml helps prevent and control bleeding episodes in individuals with hemophilia A and other conditions associated with low factor VIII levels. It reduces the chance of complications such as bleeding, excessive blood loss, and related health issues.

Inform your physician about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Alphanate 250IU Injection 5ml and cause undesirable side effects.

• Store Alphanate 250IU Injection 5ml in the refrigerator at (2°C to 8°C).
• Do not freeze.

Alphanate 250IU Injection 5ml is usually administered through a vein (intravenously) by your physician in a hospital setting. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Do not self-administer this injection.

Side Effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Although all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

• Allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) or a hypersensitivity reaction

Common

• Reddening of the skin
• Burning and stinging at the injection site
• Chills
• Flushing
• Headache
• Hives
• Hypotension
• Lethargy
• Nausea
• Restlessness
• Tachycardia
• Tightness of the chest
• Tingling
• Vomiting
• Wheezing

If you regularly or repeatedly receive human plasma-derived Alphanate 250IU Injection 5ml products, your doctor may recommend vaccination against hepatitis A and B. It is because there is a possible risk of exposure to these viruses through plasma-derived products. Vaccination can help protect against these infections. 

Good dental hygiene is important to maintain oral health and prevent tooth and gum disease. It is particularly relevant for individuals with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia A, as they may be more susceptible to excessive bleeding. If you notice any changes in your symptoms or have concerns about the treatment with Alphanate 250IU Injection 5ml, immediately communicate them to your physician for more advice.

1. Biotest Pharma GmbH, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Dec 2022], [Accessed on 01 July 2023], Available at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.579.pdf.
2. Baxter Healthcare Corporation- food and drug administration (FDA), [Accessed on 01 July 2023] Available at: https://www.fda.gov/media/78280/download#:~:text=Factor%20VIII%20is%20the%20specific,spontaneously%20or%20after%20minor%20trauma.
3. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Drugs affecting coagulation, bleeding, and thrombosis, 7th edition, 2013, 217.