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Efanesoctocog alfa is a recombinant DNA-derived, Factor VIII concentrate indicated for use in adults and children with hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency) for routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes; on-demand treatment & control of bleeding episodes; and perioperative management of bleeding.
Etranacogene dezaparvovec, sold under the brand name Hemgenix is a gene therapy used for the treatment of hemophilia B. [5] [6] [7] Etranacogene dezaparvovec is an adeno-associated virus vector-based gene therapy which consists of a viral vector carrying a gene for clotting Factor IX. [7]
Concizumab, sold under the brand name Alhemo, is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of hemophilia A and hemophilia B. [5] [8] It is an anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor. [5] [8] The most common adverse reactions include injection site reactions and hives (urticaria). [11]
Hympavzi is the first and only anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor (anti-TFPI) approved in the U.S. for hemophilia A or B and the first hemophilia medicine approved in the U.S. to be administered via
Other uses include a deficiency of one of the included clotting factors, either congenital or due to liver disease, and hemophilia. [18] Several guidelines, including those from the American College of Chest Physicians, recommend prothrombin complex concentrate for warfarin reversal in people with serious bleeding. [19] [20] [21] [22]
The WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for Children (aka Essential Medicines List for Children [1] or EMLc [1]), published by the World Health Organization (WHO), contains the medications considered to be most effective and safe in children up to twelve years of age to meet the most important needs in a health system. [2] [3]
The term over-the-counter (OTC) refers to a medication that can be purchased without a medical prescription. [3] In contrast, prescription drugs require a prescription from a doctor or other health care professional and should only be used by the prescribed individual. [4]
My son’s life hinges on the availability of a medication known as “factor,” administered through intravenous infusions twice a week. Without it, his life hangs in the balance, susceptible to ...