• Treatment of Hemophilia A

By facilitating the clotting process, Hemofil-M 250IU injection 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 Hemofil-M 250IU Injection and cause undesirable side effects.

• Store Hemofil-M 250IU Injection in the refrigerator at (2°C to 8°C).
• Do not freeze.

Hemofil-M 250IU Injection 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 Hemofil-M 250IU Injection 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 Hemofil-M 250IU Injection, 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.