Factor ix albumin fusion protein recombinant (Intravenous)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 28, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Idelvion
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Hemostatic
Uses for factor ix albumin fusion protein recombinant
Factor IX albumin fusion protein recombinant injection is used in patients with hemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency) to control or prevent bleeding episodes, or prevent bleeding during surgery.
Factor IX is a protein that is produced naturally in the body. Factor ix albumin fusion protein recombinant is a man-made protein produced to replicate the naturally occurring factor IX in the body. It is used to stop bleeding by helping the blood to clot in patients with hemophilia B.
Factor ix albumin fusion protein recombinant is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other health care professional.
Before using factor ix albumin fusion protein recombinant
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For factor ix albumin fusion protein recombinant, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to factor ix albumin fusion protein recombinant or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Idelvion® in children.
Geriatric
Although appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of Idelvion® have not been performed in the geriatric population, no geriatric-specific problems have been documented to date.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other medical problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of factor ix albumin fusion protein recombinant. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Allergy to hamster protein—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.
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