Helixate
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Helixate?
Generic Name: antihemophilic factor
Other Brand Names:
Advate rAHF-PFM, Helixate FS, Hemofil-M, Koate-DVI, Koate-HP, Kogenate, Kogenate FS, Monarc-M, Monoclate-P, Recombinate, Refacto, antihemophilic factor, Kogenate FS with Bioset, Xyntha
Antihemophilic factor is a naturally occurring protein in the blood that helps blood to clot.
A lack of antihemophilic factor VIII is the cause of hemophilia A.
This medication works by temporarily raising levels of factor VIII in the blood to aid in
clotting.
Human antihemophilic factor is used to
treat or prevent
bleeding
episodes in adults and children with hemophilia A. It is also used to control bleeding related to
surgery or dentistry in a person with hemophilia.Human antihemophilic factor is not for use in people with von Willebrand disease.
Human antihemophilic factor may also be used for other purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
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