Eptacog Alfa (activated)

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Uses of Eptacog Alfa (activated)

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Eptacog Alfa (activated) is used in the treatment of:

  • Factor VII Deficiency
  • Hemophilia A
  • von Willebrand Diseases

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Eptacog Alfa (activated) Brand Names

Eptacog Alfa (activated) may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Eptacog Alfa (activated) Drug Class

Eptacog Alfa (activated) is part of the drug class:

Eptacog Alfa (activated) Interactions

This is not a complete list of Eptacog Alfa (activated)drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Eptacog Alfa (activated) and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Eptacog Alfa (activated) falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Eptacog Alfa (activated) should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

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No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Eptacog Alfa (activated) should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Eptacog Alfa (activated) Dosage

Take eptacog alfa (activated) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Eptacog Alfa (activated) dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Eptacog Alfa (activated) is available in the following doses:

  • Antihemophilic Factor Human Intravenous Powder For Injection
  • Antihemophilic Factor Porcine Intravenous Powder For Injection
  • Antihemophilic Factor Recombinant Albumin-free Intravenous Kit
  • Antihemophilic Factor Recombinant Albumin-free Intravenous Powder For Injection
  • Antihemophilic Factor Recombinant Intravenous Powder For Injection
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