Coagulation Factor VIIa-jncw (koh-a-gyoo-LAY-shun FAK-tor SEV-en A - jncw)

Treats and prevents bleeding problems caused by hemophilia.

Brand Name(s):

Sevenfact

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are using other coagulation factors.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any injury or infections, or a history of blood clots (including coronary artery disease, stroke).
• This medicine may increase your risk for blood clots. The risk is higher if you had medical conditions, including intravascular coagulation, or arterial or venous thromboembolic disease, or if you are taking certain blood clotting medicines. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about this risk.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Chest pain, trouble breathing, or coughing up blood
• Fever, dizziness
• Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, pain in your calf, problems with vision, speech, or walking
• Red or brown urine, or black stools
• Redness, pain, or swelling where the needle is placed
• Unusually heavy bleeding, or any bruising or weakness

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088