What is anti-inhibitor coagulant complex?
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is made from proteins normally found in human blood that allow the blood to clot.
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is used to treat or prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia A or B and Factor VIII inhibitors.
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about anti-inhibitor coagulant complex?
You should not use anti-inhibitor coagulant complex if you are allergic to it.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have coronary artery disease or a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot.
Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine.
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card stating that you have hemophilia. Any medical care provider who treats you should know that you have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using anti-inhibitor coagulant complex?
You should not use anti-inhibitor coagulant complex if you are allergic to it.
To make sure you can safely use anti-inhibitor coagulant complex, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
coronary artery disease; or
history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether anti-inhibitor coagulant complex will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether anti-inhibitor coagulant complex passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.