Factor IX (Systemic)
Brand Names : AlphaNine SD, Bebulin VH, BeneFix, Konyne 80, Mononine, Profilnine SD, Proplex T, Immunine VH, Christmas factor, plasma thromboplastin component (PTC), prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC)
Proper Use of This MedicineSome medicines
given by injection may sometimes be given at home to patients who do not need
to be in the hospital. If you are using this medicine at home, your health
care professional will teach you how to prepare and inject the medicine. You
will have a chance to practice preparing and injecting it. Be sure that you understand exactly how the medicine is to be prepared and
injected
.
To prepare this medicine:
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Take the dry medicine and the liquid (diluent) out of the refrigerator
and bring them to room temperature
, as directed
by your doctor.
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When injecting the liquid (diluent) into the dry medicine, aim the stream of liquid (diluent) against the wall of the container
of dry medicine
to prevent foaming.
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Swirl the container gently to dissolve the medicine.
Do not shake the container
.
Use this medicine right away
. It should not
be kept longer than 3 hours after it has been prepared.
A plastic disposable syringe and filter needle must
be used with this medicine
. The medicine may stick to the inside of
a glass syringe, and you may not receive a full dose.
Do not reuse syringes and needles. Put used syringes
and needles in a puncture-resistant disposable container
, or dispose
of them as directed by your health care professional.
Dosing - The dose of factor IX will be different for
different patients. The dose you receive will be based on:
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The condition for which you are using this medicine.
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Your body weight.
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The amount of factor IX your body is able to make.
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How much, how often, and where in your body you are bleeding.
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Whether or not your body has built up a defense (antibody) against
this medicine.
Your dose of this medicine may even be different at different times. It
is important that you follow your doctor's orders
.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, check with
your doctor as soon as possible for instructions.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Some factor IX products must be stored in the refrigerator, and some
may be kept at room temperature for short periods of time. Store this medicine
as directed by your doctor or the manufacturer.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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