Activated Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (aPCC); Antihemophilic Agent; Blood Product Derivative
• This medicine does not mix well with some medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.
• If you have an allergy to anti-inhibitor coagulant complex or any part of this medicine.
• If you have an allergy to latex, talk with healthcare provider. Some products are contained in latex.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• This medicine is given into a vein constantly for a period of time.
• This medicine can be given at home.
• Your healthcare provider may teach you how to give the shot.
• Wash hands before and after use.
• Throw away needles in needle/sharp disposal box and return box to healthcare provider when full.
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• For the occurrence of side effects.
• Follow up with healthcare provider.
• Usually, this medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
• Store unopened Feiba VH in a refrigerator or at room temperature. Throw away any unused bottles after 6 months, if stored at room temperature.
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Modified: 2010-03-09 08:27:25.0
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• This medicine is used to treat hemophilia.
• This medicine is used to prevent and treat bleeding.
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
• Short-term discomfort after use.
• Allergic reactions can rarely occur.
• Gallbladder disease, blood clots, heart attacks, and other vascular problems can rarely occur.
• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Chest pain or pressure.
• Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.
• Change in strength on one side greater than the other, difficulty speaking or thinking, change in balance, or blurred vision.
• Weakness, numbness, or tingling.
• Any rash.
• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
