(FAK tor 13 (thirteen)) Brand: Corifact
• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to factor XIII or to any medication made with human plasma.
• Till using factor XIII, speak your doctor if you have liver disease.
• You may be shown how to use an IV at house. Do not self-inject this medication if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and another items used to inject the medicine.
• Call your doctor at once if you have new or worsening bleeding episodes, sudden numbness or weakness, chest pain, coughing up blood, problems with vision or speech, or pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs.
• Factor XIII is used to prevent bleeding episodes in people with a hereditary bleeding mess caused by a deficiency of Factor XIII.
• Factor XIII will not treat a bleeding episode that has already begun.
• Factor XIII may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to factor XIII or to any medication made with human plasma.
• To create certain you can safely take factor XIII, speak your doctor if you have liver disease.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether factor XIII will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
• It is not known whether factor XIII passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Factor XIII is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and another infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a little possibility it could transmit malady. Conversation with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
• Factor XIII is injected into a vein through an IV. You may be shown how to use an IV at house. Do not self-inject this medication if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and another items used to inject the medicine.
• Factor XIII is generally given once each 4 weeks. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
• Factor XIII is a powder medication that should be mixed with a liquid (diluent) till using it. If you are using the injections at house, be certain you understand how to properly mix and store the medication.
• Let the mixture to reach room temperature till giving the injection. Do not heat the medication till using.
• Factor XIII must look clear or slightly yellow in color. Do not use the medicine if it has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your doctor for a new prescription.
• Do not mix factor XIII with another injectable medications in the same IV line.
• Every single use vial (bottle) of this medication is for one use only. Throw away after one use, even if there is still some medication left in it after injecting your dose.
• To be certain this medicine is helping your condition, your blood may need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.
• Store unmixed factor XIII in the refrigerator, do not freeze. Hold the medication in its original container.
• Unopened vials of factor XIII may also be stored at room temperature for up to 6 months, away from moisture, heat, and easy. Do not refrigerate an unopened vial that has been stored at room temperature.
• After mixing factor XIII with a diluent, store at room temperature and use within 4 hours. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Throw away any unused factor XIII after the expiration date on the label has passed.
• Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a doze of factor XIII.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; feeling light-headed; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
· new or worsening bleeding episodes;
· unusual bruising;
· sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
· sudden severe headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
· chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood; or
· pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· fever, chills, flu symptoms;
· stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea,
· headache;
· joint pain;
· mild rash or itching; or
· cool symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• There may be another drugs that can interact with factor XIII. Speak your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start using a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about factor XIII.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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