Factor X Human (By injection)
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Treats and controls bleeding in patients with hereditary factor X deficiency.
Drug classes
Hemostatic (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Factor X Human injection is used to treat and control bleeding episodes and prevent bleeding during surgery in patients with mild hereditary Factor X deficiency.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other health care professional.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some foods and medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are receiving other products that may contain factor X (including fresh frozen plasma or prothrombin complex concentrate).
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to factor X human.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted viruses to people who have received them, although the risk is low. Human donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor about this risk if you are concerned.
Tell your doctor if this medicine does not prevent or stop bleeding as expected.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeat, chills, unusual tiredness or weakness
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
Pain, itching, burning, redness, or swelling where the needle is placed
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Coagadex
There may be other brand names for this medicine.