View source for Factor VIII, recombinant

==General information==
Class/mechanism: Recombinant Factor VIII; replaces the missing clotting factor VIII that is required for hemostasis in patients with hemophilia A.<br>Please choose from the products below to find specific drug/manufacturer information:
*Advate <ref>[http://advate.com/ Advate manufacturer's website]</ref><ref name="Advate">[http://advate.com/pdf/advate_iri_pi.pdf Factor VIII, recombinant (Advate) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Factorviiiadvate.pdf | Factor VIII, recombinant (Advate) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref>
*Helixate FS <ref>[http://www.helixatefs.com/ Helixate FS manufacturer's website]</ref><ref name="Helixate">[http://labeling.cslbehring.com/PI/US/HelixateFS/EN/HelixateFS-Prescribing-Information.pdf Factor VIII, recombinant (Helixate FS) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Factorviiihelixate.pdf | Factor VIII, recombinant (Helixate FS) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref>
*Kogenate FS <ref>[https://www.kogenatefs.com Kogenate FS manufacturer's website]</ref><ref name="Kogenate">[http://labeling.bayerhealthcare.com/html/products/pi/Kogenate_BIO-SET_PI.pdf Factor VIII, recombinant (Kogenate FS) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Factorviiikogenate.pdf | Factor VIII, recombinant (Kogenate FS) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref>
*Recombinate <ref>[http://www.recombinate.com/ Recombinate manufacturer's website]</ref><ref name="Recombinate">[http://www.recombinate.com/pdf/recombinate-pi-baxject-ii.pdf Factor VIII, recombinant (Recombinate) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Factorviiirecombinate.pdf | Factor VIII, recombinant (Recombinate) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref>
*ReFacto <ref name="Refacto">[http://www.abopharmaceuticals.com/ProductSheets/Refacto.pdf Factor VIII, recombinant (ReFacto) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Factorviiirefacto.pdf | Factor VIII, recombinant (ReFacto) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref>
*Xyntha <ref>[http://www.xyntha.com/ Xyntha manufacturer's website]</ref><ref name="Xyntha">[http://labeling.pfizer.com/showlabeling.aspx?id=496 Factor VIII, recombinant (Xyntha) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Factorviiixyntha.pdf | Factor VIII, recombinant (Xyntha) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref>
Route: IV
<br>Extravasation: no information

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as [http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch Micromedex], [http://online.lexi.com/ Lexicomp], [http://www.utdol.com/online/content/search.do UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp)], or the prescribing information.

==Diseases for which it is used==
*Hemophilia A

==Patient drug information==
*[http://advate.com/pdf/advate_iri_pi.pdf Factor VIII, recombinant (Advate) package insert]<ref name="Advate"></ref>
*[http://labeling.cslbehring.com/PI/US/HelixateFS/EN/HelixateFS-Prescribing-Information.pdf Factor VIII, recombinant (Helixate FS) package insert]<ref name="Helixate"></ref>
*[http://berlex.bayerhealthcare.com/html/products/pi/Kogenate_PI.pdf Factor VIII, recombinant (Kogenate FS) package insert]<ref name="Kogenate"></ref>
*[http://www.recombinate.com/pdf/recombinate-pi-baxject-ii.pdf Factor VIII, recombinant (Recombinate) package insert]<ref name="Recombinate"></ref>
*[http://www.abopharmaceuticals.com/ProductSheets/Refacto.pdf Factor VIII, recombinant (ReFacto) package insert]<ref name="Refacto"></ref>
*[http://labeling.pfizer.com/showlabeling.aspx?id=496 Factor VIII, recombinant (Xyntha) package insert]<ref name="Xyntha"></ref>
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/recombinant-human-factor-viii-patient-drug-information Factor VIII, recombinant (antihemophilic factor 8) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/recombinant-human-factor-viii-patient-drug-information Factor VIII, recombinant (antihemophilic factor 8) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>

==Also known as==
*'''Generic name:''' recombinant coagulation factor 8
*'''Brand names:''' Advate rAHF-PFM, Helixate, Helixate FS, Kogenate, Kogenate FS, Recombinate, Refacto, Xyntha

==References==
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