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This medication is used to treat patients with certain blood-clotting conditions (hemophilia with inhibitors) before surgery or during an attack of bleeding. People with these blood-clotting conditions have certain abnormal substances (inhibitors) that make it hard for blood to thicken (clot). Therefore, these people may bleed longer after surgery/injury or may bleed suddenly (often in the joints/muscles). This medication stops these inhibitors and allows the blood to clot so that you can stop bleeding. This medication also contains several different substances (factors) needed for the blood to clot. This medication should not be used to treat other types of factor deficiencies (e.g., factors II, VII, VIII, IX, X).

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This medication is given slowly by injection into a vein by a health care professional. Dosage is based on your medical condition (e.g., amount and location of bleeding), weight, and response to treatment. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: drugs that help with clotting (e.g., aminocaproic acid, tranexamic acid). This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., fibrinogen levels) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as latex), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain clotting disorders (disseminated intravascular coagulation-DIC, fibrinolysis). Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history. This medication is made from human blood. Even though donors are carefully screened and this medication goes through a special manufacturing process, there is a very small chance that you may get infections from the medication (e.g., virus infections such as hepatitis). It is recommended that you get the appropriate vaccinations (e.g., for hepatitis A and B) and that people giving this medication handle the medication with special caution. Consult your doctor for more details. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any signs of hepatitis/another infection, including fever, persistent sore throat, unusual tiredness, persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Not applicable. This medication is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

Pain/swelling at injection site, fever, chills, dizziness, or nausea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: new or worsening bleeding/bruising, signs of anemia (e.g., tiredness, low energy, pale skin, shortness of breath), fainting, fast heartbeat, lightheadedness, rash/joint pain (up to 2 weeks after using drug). This medication may rarely cause serious blood clots. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects: painful/difficult breathing, cough, bluish fingers, pain/redness/swelling of arms/legs, calf pain/swelling that is warm to the touch, chest/jaw/left arm pain, sudden vision changes, confusion, slurred speech, weakness on one side of the body, sudden severe headache. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.