FACTOCEL VIII 250IU INJECTION

Introduction:

Factocel VIII 250IU Injection contains human coagulation factor VIII. It is used to treat classical hemophilia (hemophilia A). Hemophilia A is an inherited bleeding disorder that prevents blood from clotting normally due to lack of clotting factor, Factor VIII. This Injection is used to control or prevent bleeding episodes in individuals with hemophilia. It also helps to perform surgery on hemophilic individuals. You need to inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before treatment. 

Talk to your physician if you have weakened immune function, allergic conditions or other diseases before taking Factocel VIII 250IU Injection. Redness and itching at the injection site, cough, vomiting, and blushing of the skin are common side effects of this medication.

Uses of Factocel VIII 250IU Injection:

• Prevents or controls bleeding in patients with Hemophilia A

How Factocel VIII 250IU Injection works:

Factocel VIII 250IU Injection temporarily replaces the missing clotting factor and prevents bleeding.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Factocel VIII 250IU Injection out of sight and reach of children.
• Store refrigerated at 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze.

References:

1. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Drugs affecting coagulation, bleeding, and thrombosis, 7th edition, 2013, 217.
2. Grifols Therapeutics Inc, [Revised on August 2012] [ Accessed on 19th August 2021], https://www.koate-dvi.com/documents/385822/0/Koate_DVI.pdf/fb455459-5ac0-43d3-bb48-363389a7c5c3?t=1414164745000
3. Baxter Healthcare Corporation, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on March 2010] [ Accessed on 19th August 2021], https://www.fda.gov/media/78280/download
4. Novo Nordisk A/S, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), Revised on Oct 2019] [ Accessed on 31st Dec 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.7902.pdf

How to use Factocel VIII 250IU Injection:

It will be given to you by your health care professional.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

You need to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Factocel VIII 250IU Injection.

Breastfeeding:

You need to tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Factocel VIII 250IU Injection. 

Others:

• Consult your doctor if you have weakened immune function, allergic conditions, or other diseases before taking Factocel VIII 250IU Injection.

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

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Redness and itching at the injection site
• Blushing of the skin
• Inflammation of the vein
• Cough
• Bleeding into the joint spaces or in the muscle tissue