Alprolix
Generic name: Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant), Fc Fusion Protein
Dosage form: lyophilized powder for solution for intravenous injection
Drug class:Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers
What is Alprolix?
Alprolix is an injectable medicine that is used to help control and prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia B. Hemophilia B is also called congenital Factor IX deficiency.
Your healthcare provider may give you Alprolix when you have surgery.
Who should not use Alprolix?
You should not use Alprolix if you are allergic to Alprolix or any of the other ingredients. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had an allergic reaction to any Factor IX product prior to using Alprolix.
Before using Alprolix
Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if Alprolix may harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding. It is not known if Alprolix passes into breast milk or if it can harm your baby.
- have been told that you have inhibitors to Factor IX (because Alprolix may not work for you).
What other drugs will affect Alprolix?
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including all prescription and non-prescription medicines, such as over-the-counter medicines, supplements, or herbal medicines.
There are no known drugs interactions with Alprolix.
How should I use Alprolix?
Alprolix should be administered as ordered by your healthcare provider. You should be trained on how to do infusions by your healthcare provider. Many people with hemophilia B learn to infuse their Alprolix by themselves or with the help of a family member.
See the Instructions for Use for directions on infusing Alprolix. The steps in the Instructions for Use are general guidelines for using Alprolix. Always follow any specific instructions from your healthcare provider. If you are unsure of the procedure, please ask your healthcare provider. Do not use Alprolix as a continuous intravenous infusion.
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if bleeding is not controlled after using Alprolix.
Dosing information
On-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes:
| Initial Dose: Type of Bleeding |
