Coagulation factor VIIa (injection)
Generic name: coagulation factor VIIa (injection) [ koe-AG-yoo-LAY-shun-FAK-tor ]
Brand names: NovoSeven RT with MixPro, NovoSeven, NovoSeven RT, SevenFACT
Dosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (1000 mcg (1 mg); 2000 mcg (2 mg); 5000 mcg (5 mg); 8000 mcg (8 mg))
Drug class:Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers
What is coagulation factor VIIa?
Coagulation factor VIIa is a man-made protein similar to a natural protein in the body that helps the blood to clot.
Coagulation factor VIIa is used to treat or prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia A or hemophilia B, or factor VII deficiency.
Coagulation factor VIIa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
If possible before you receive coagulation factor VIIa, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and allergies. Also make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Call your doctor at once if you have sudden numbness or weakness, sudden cough or headache, pain or swelling in one or both legs, chest pain, or problems with vision, speech, or balance.
Before taking this medicine
You should not receive coagulation factor VIIa if you are allergic to it.
If possible before you receive coagulation factor VIIa, tell your doctor if you have:
coronary artery disease (hardening of the arteries);
a history of stroke or heart attack;
a severe injury or infection;
liver disease; or
if you are allergic to mouse, hamster, or cow proteins.
In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers about your health conditions. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you have received coagulation factor VIIa.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether coagulation factor VIIa passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while receiving this medicine.
In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medication.
How is coagulation factor VIIa given?
Coagulation factor VIIa is injected into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
You may need frequent medical tests to help ...
