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U.S. Brand Names
NovoSeven® RT
Canadian Brand Names
Niastase®
Mexican Brand Names
Novonordisk; Novoseven
Pharmacologic Category
Antihemophilic Agent
What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?
• This medicine can cause blood clots. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, vision problems, severe belly pain, or pain or swelling of the legs or arms.
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to factor VIIa, mice, hamsters, cattle, or any other part of this medicine.
• 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.
How does it work?
• Factor VIIa replaces the proper proteins to prevent bleeding.
How is it best taken?
• This medicine is given as a shot into a vein.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Call healthcare provider for instructions.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Check blood pressure regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Follow up with healthcare provider.
How should I store this medicine?
• This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
General statements
• 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.
Created: 2006-10-13 12:30:22.0
Modified: 2010-04-06 12:39:58.0
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