Von Willebrand Factor Recombinant (By injection)
Von WILL-a-brand FAK-tor re-KOM-bin-ant
Controls and prevents bleeding in patients with von Willebrand disease.
Drug classes
Hemostatic (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Von Willebrand factor recombinant injection is used to treat 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.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
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.
You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Missed dose: Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
If you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. You may store the mixed medicine at room temperature for no longer than 3 hours.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to von Willebrand factor recombinant.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine may increase your risk for blood clots. Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots.
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, coughing up blood, trouble breathing, fainting
Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with speech, vision, or walking
Swelling or skin discoloration
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
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
Vonvendi
There may be other brand names for this medicine.