NovoSeven® RT (Coagulation Factor VIIa [Recombinant]) is the only bypassing agent FDA approved for acquired hemophilia

What is acquired hemophilia?

Acquired hemophilia Acquired hemophilia
A form of hemophilia in which the body starts producing antibodies that fight its own blood-clotting proteins. is a rare and dangerous blood disorder. Each year, it occurs in only 1 to 1.5 per 1 million people. Acquired hemophilia is associated with a wide range of conditions. With acquired hemophilia:

  • Spontaneous Spontaneous
    Something that happens on its own, for what seems like no reason. For example, spontaneous bleeding does not appear to have a specific cause.    , uncontrolled bleeding Bleeding
    In hemophilia, a collection of blood in an area, such as a muscle or joint.     can occur
  • Men and women with no personal or family history of the disease are affected
Symptoms and diagnosis of acquired hemophilia

Acquired hemophilia is hard to detect. The most common symptoms are:

  • Bleeding into the skin
  • Bleeding into soft tissues
  • Internal bleeding Internal bleeding
    Bleeding inside the body, in tissues or organs.
  • Bleeding following surgery
  • Bleeding after childbirth

Acquired hemophilia is diagnosed with laboratory tests that measure clotting time Clotting time
The time required for blood to clot. of blood and factor VIII (8) Factor VIII (8)
One of the 13 clotting-factor proteins that helps form blood clots. levels.

Indications and Usage

NovoSeven® RT (Coagulation Factor VIIa [Recombinant]) is indicated for the treatment of bleeding episodes in hemophilia A or B patients with inhibitors to FVIII or FIX and in patients with acquired hemophilia; prevention of bleeding in surgical interventions or invasive procedures in hemophilia A or B patients with inhibitors to FVIII or FIX and in patients with acquired hemophilia; treatment of bleeding episodes in patients with congenital Factor VII deficiency and prevention of bleeding in surgical interventions or invasive procedures in patients with congenital FVII deficiency.

Important Safety Information

Serious thrombotic side effects are associated with the use of NovoSeven® RT outside of the uses approved by the FDA. These thrombotic side effects are blood clots that form in arteries and veins and can cause harm and may lead to death. Your doctor should discuss the risks and explain the signs and symptoms of thrombotic side effects to you. Your doctor should monitor you for blood clots during treatment with NovoSeven® RT.

Thrombotic side effects following the use of NovoSeven® RT occurred in 0.3% of all bleeds that were treated for FDA-approved uses. The rate of 0.2% was observed in hemophilia patients with inhibitors, and the rate was higher in patients with acquired hemophilia (4%). Thrombotic events (fatal and non-fatal) have been reported following use of NovoSeven® RT for all FDA-approved uses.

Some patients have conditions that may increase the risk of thrombotic side effects. These include clogged arteries, blood clots that form throughout the body instead of at the place of injury (called disseminated intravascular coagulation), a type of blood poisoning called septicemia, and crush injury, which is when a body part is crushed or squeezed between heavy or immobile objects. Also, people taking aPCCs/PCCs (activated or nonactivated prothrombin complex concentrates) at the same time that they are taking NovoSeven® RT may be at increased risk for thrombotic side effects. NovoSeven® RT should be used with caution in patients who have an increased risk for thrombotic side effects. These include, but are not limited to, patients with a history of heart disease, liver disease, patients who have limited movement following surgery, elderly patients, and neonates (babies who are 4 weeks old or younger). In each of these situations, the potential benefit of treatment with NovoSeven® RT should be weighed against the risk of these complications.

Some patients with Factor VII deficiency have developed resistance (antibodies) to Factor VII after treatment with NovoSeven® RT. Factor VII-deficient patients should be monitored for antibody formation before and after administration of NovoSeven® RT.

People who have ever had a bad reaction to NovoSeven® RT or to proteins from mice, hamsters, or “bovines” (such as an ox or cow) should consult their physician prior to using NovoSeven® RT.

The most common side effects in patients treated with NovoSeven® RT are rash, itching, hives, fever, lowered response to treatment, and blood clots in veins.

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