Factor IX
Key points
- FACTOR IX (AlphaNine®, Bebulin™, BeneFIX®, Konyne®, Mononine®, Prolifnine®, Proplex® T) is a natural protein, normally present in the blood, that helps blood to clot.
- It is usually given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
- Ask your prescriber or health care professional for instructions if you miss a dose.
- Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines that you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
Factor IX Concentrates injection
What is factor IX injection? FACTOR IX (AlphaNine®, Bebulin™, BeneFIX®, Konyne®, Mononine®, Prolifnine®, Proplex® T) is a natural protein, normally present in the blood, that helps blood to clot. A lack of this protein is responsible for hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Factor IX helps to prevent or control bleeding in patients with hemophilia B, treats joint bleeds, or prevents bleeding complications during surgery. Some factor IX products may be used to treat patients with inhibitors to factor VIII or factor VII. A number of factor IX products are available and come from human sources.
What should my health care professional know before I receive factor IX?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- liver disease
- thrombosis
- other coagulation problems
- an unusual or allergic reaction to human or animal (mouse or hamster) protein, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Factor IX is for injection into a vein. It is usually given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. If you are given factor IX for home use, you will be instructed in the proper injection technique. Follow the directions exactly. Always wash your hands before use. Only use a disposable syringe once. Let the powder and solution warm to room temperature before use. Follow mixing directions carefully to avoid foaming. Swirl but do not shake the solution. Throw away any unused portion.
What if I miss a dose?
Try not to miss doses. Ask your prescriber or health care professional for instructions if you miss a dose.
What drug(s) may interact with factor IX?
- aminocaproic acid
- tranexamic acid
- warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines that you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also, tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from receiving factor IX?
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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