Factor VIIa
Key points
- FACTOR VIIa, RECOMBINANT (NovoSeven®) is a man-made protein that is similar to a natural protein in your body and helps blood to clot.
- Recombinant factor VIIa is for injection into a vein.
- 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 VIIa, Recombinant injection
What is factor VIIa, recombinant injection? FACTOR VIIa, RECOMBINANT (NovoSeven®) is a man-made protein that is similar to a natural protein in your body and helps blood to clot. Recombinant factor VIIa helps to prevent or control bleeding in patients with hemophilia A or hemophilia B who have clotting factor inhibitors. Recombinant factor VIIa may also be used to treat bleeding in patients with factor VII deficiency or in select patients who have other types of bleeding problems. Recombinant factor VIIa is sometimes abbreviated as "rFVIIa".
What should my health care professional know before I receive recombinant factor VIIa?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- hardening of the arteries
- thrombosis
- other coagulation problems
- an unusual or allergic reaction to human or animal (cow, hamster, or mouse) protein, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Recombinant factor VIIa is for injection into a vein. A health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting may give you recombinant factor VIIa. If you are given recombinant factor VIIa 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 recombinant factor VIIa?
- factor IX products
- 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 recombinant factor VIIa?
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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