Von willebrand factor recombinant (Intravenous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 17, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Vonvendi

Available Dosage Forms:

Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Hemostatic

Uses for von willebrand factor recombinant

Von Willebrand factor recombinant injection is used to treat and control serious bleeding episodes in patients with a bleeding problem called von Willebrand disease (VWD). Von Willebrand factor is normally produced in the body and it helps you form blood clots. Patients with von Willebrand disease do not make enough of this substance to prevent bleeding, so this product is given to increase the blood levels.

Von Willebrand factor recombinant injection is also used to manage bleeding during or after surgery and reduce the number of bleeding episodes when used regularly in patients with von Willebrand disease.

Von willebrand factor recombinant is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using von willebrand factor recombinant

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For von willebrand factor recombinant, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to von willebrand factor recombinant or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of von Willebrand factor recombinant injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of von Willebrand factor recombinant injection in geriatric patients.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Von willebrand factor recombinant Intravenous