Alphanate Injection 250 IU/vial

Alphanate Injection 250 IU/vial Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

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• Alphanate Injection 250 IU/vial
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	Alphanate Injection 250 IU/vial
Generic	Antihemophilic Factor [Factor VIII]
Weight	250 IU/vial
Type	Injection
Therapeutic Class	Antihaemophilic factor
Manufacturer	Grifols Biologicals LLC
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am

Uses

Treatment and prophylaxis of haemorrhagic episodes in patients with haemophilia A, Prophylaxis in severe haemophilia A

Dosage

Alphanate Injection 250 IU/vial dosage

Treatment and prophylaxis of haemorrhagic episodes in patients with haemophilia A: Dosage is individualised based on coagulation tests performed before treatment and at regular intervals during treatment. Generally, 1 IU/kg will increase circulating factor VIII levels by about 2 IU/dL. Recommended doses vary according to the preparation usedSuggested doses: Mild-moderate haemorrhage (increase to 20-30% of normal): Usually with a single dose of 10-15 IU/kgMore serious haemorrhage or minor surgery (increase to 30-50% of normal): Usual initial dose of 15-25 units/kg followed by 10-15 IU/kg every 8-12 hr if requiredSevere haemorrhage or major surgery (increase to 80-100% of normal): Usual initial dose of 40-50 IU/kg followed by 20-25 IU/kg every 8-12 hr. Refer to individual product information for further dosing detailsProphylaxis in severe haemophilia A: 10-50 IU/kg every 2-3 days, as needed

Side Effects

Allergic reactions e.g. chills, chest tightness, fever, headache, hyperfibrinogenaemia, jittery feeling, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, somnolence, stinging at infusion site, stomach discomfort, tingling, urticaria, vasomotor reactions with rapid infusion.

Precaution

Risk of intravascular haemolysis in patients with blood groups A, B, or AB receiving high doses or repeated doses of factor VIII preparations. Risk of transmission of some viral infections especially hepatitis B and C. Dose requirement may vary in patients with factor VIII inhibitors; thus optimal treatment should be based on clinical response. Monitor platelet counts regularly during treatment.

Interaction

Allergic reactions e.g. chills, chest tightness, fever, headache, hyperfibrinogenaemia, jittery feeling, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, somnolence, stinging at infusion site, stomach discomfort, tingling, urticaria, vasomotor reactions with rapid infusion.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy Category C. Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the fetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Contraindication

In individuals who have had an anaphylactic or severe systemic reaction to antihemophilic factor or von Willebrand factor preparations.

Storage Condition

Store between 2-8° C. Use within 3 hr of reconstitution; do not refrigerate after reconstitution due to risk of precipitation.

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