Humate-P IV
Generic Name: ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR/VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR, HUMAN - INJECTIONPronounced: (AN-tee-he-mow-FILL-ick factor/von wil-LE-brand factor)
Humate-P IV Uses
This medication is used to control and prevent bleeding episodes in people with low levels of factor VIII (hemophilia A). It is also used to treat bleeding in people with low levels of von Willebrand factor (von Willebrand disease) who do not respond to or cannot tolerate desmopressin. This medication is also used in these patients before surgery to prevent bleeding. Blood factors are proteins normally found in the blood that help the blood to thicken (clot) and stop any bleeding. People with low levels of factor VIII and von Willebrand factor are at risk for bleeding longer after an injury/surgery and for bleeding inside the body (especially into the joints and muscles). This product contains human factor VIII (also called antihemophilic factor) and von Willebrand factor complex. This product is used to temporarily replace the missing factors so that the blood can clot and the bleeding can stop.
How To Use Humate-P IV
This medication is given by slow injection into a vein as directed by your doctor, no faster than 4 milliliters a minute. How fast you receive this medication depends on your dose and how you respond to it. See Side Effects section.
After first receiving this medication in a hemophilia treatment center or hospital, some patients may be able to give this medication to themselves at home. If your doctor directs you to give this medication at home, read the product information available from your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. Learn all preparation and usage instructions in the product package. If you have any questions, ask your health care professional.
If the medication and the solution used to mix it were refrigerated, bring both to room temperature before combining. After adding the solution to the powder, gently swirl the vial to completely dissolve the powder. Do not shake the vial. Before using this product, check it visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Use immediately.
The dosage is based on your medical condition, weight, blood test results, and response to treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions closely. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely. Consult your pharmacist.
Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
