KOATE-DVI 500IU INJECTION

Introduction:

Koate-DVI 500IU Injection contains Antihemophilic factor (human). 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 Koate-DVI 500IU Injection. Report to your physician if you experience yellowing of skin and eyes, abdominal pain, joint pain, fever, chills, and runny nose, as these could be signs of infection.

Uses of Koate-DVI 500IU Injection:

• Prevents or controls bleeding in patients with Hemophilia A

How Koate-DVI 500IU Injection works:

Koate-DVI 500IU 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 Koate-DVI 500IU 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

How to use Koate-DVI 500IU 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 Koate-DVI 500IU Injection.

Breastfeeding:

You need to tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Koate-DVI 500IU Injection. 

Others:

• Consult your doctor if you have weakened immune function, allergic conditions, or other diseases before taking Koate-DVI 500IU Injection.

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

Common:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Burning or prickling sensation
• Feeling jittery
• Rash
• Nose bleeds
• Flushing