Monoclate-P (human)
Generic name:antihemophilic factor (human) [ an-tee-hee-moe-FIL-ik-FAK-tor ]
Brand names: Hemofil-M, Koate-DVI, Monoclate-P
Drug class:Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers
What is human Monoclate-P?
Monoclate-P is a naturally occurring protein in the blood that helps blood to clot. A lack of antihemophilic factor VIII is the cause of hemophilia A. Human this medicine works by temporarily raising levels of factor VIII in the blood to aid in clotting.
Human Monoclate-P is used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A. It is also used to control bleeding related to surgery or dentistry in a person with hemophilia.
Human Monoclate-P is not for use in people with von Willebrand disease.
Human Monoclate-P may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Monoclate-P if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to Monoclate-P in the past.
Your body may develop antibodies to Monoclate-P, making it less effective. Call your doctor if this medicine seems to be less effective in controlling your bleeding.
Carefully follow all instructions about how to store this medicine. Each brand of human Monoclate-P may have specific instructions about keeping the medicine in a refrigerator or at room temperature, and for only a certain number of months.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to Monoclate-P, or if you are allergic to mouse proteins.
Before using human Monoclate-P, your specific blood clotting disorder must be diagnosed as factor VIII deficiency. Human this medicine will not treat von Willebrand disease.
Your doctor may want you to receive a hepatitis vaccination before you start using human Monoclate-P.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether human antihemophilic factor passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Some brands of human Monoclate-P are not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about the specific brands of this medicine.
Human Monoclate-P is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
