Coagulation factor ix recombinant, glycopegylated (Intravenous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 22, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Rebinyn

Available Dosage Forms:

Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antihemophilic Agent

Uses for coagulation factor ix recombinant, glycopegylated

Coagulation factor IX (recombinant), glycoPEGylated injection is used to control bleeding episodes and prevent bleeding during surgery in patients with hemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency).

Factor IX is a protein that is produced naturally in the body. Coagulation factor ix recombinant, glycopegylated is a man-made protein produced to replicate the naturally occurring factor IX in the body. It is used to stop bleeding by helping the blood to clot in patients with hemophilia B.

Coagulation factor ix recombinant, glycopegylated is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other health care professional.

Before using coagulation factor ix recombinant, glycopegylated

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 coagulation factor ix recombinant, glycopegylated, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to coagulation factor ix recombinant, glycopegylated 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 performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of coagulation factor IX (recombinant), glycoPEGylated injection in children.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of coagulation factor IX (recombinant), glycoPEGylated injection in the elderly.

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.

Coagulation factor ix recombinant, glycopegylated Intravenous