What is the most important information I should know about anti-inhibitor coagulant complex?
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is made from human plasma (part of the blood) and may
contain infectious agents (e.g., viruses) that can cause disease. Although anti-inhibitor coagulant
complex is screened, tested, and treated to reduce the possibility that it carries an infectious agent, it
can still potentially transmit disease. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of using
anti-inhibitor coagulant complex.
Some viruses, such as parovovirus B19 and hepatitis A, may be more difficult to identify or
remove from anti-inhibitor coagulant complex. Parovovirus B19 may more seriously affect pregnant
women and those with poor immune systems. Symptoms of parovovirus B19 infection include fever,
chills, runny nose, and drowsiness followed about 2 weeks later by a rash and joint pain. Symptoms of
hepatitis A may include several days to weeks of poor appetite, tiredness, and low-grade fever
followed by nausea, vomiting, and pain in the belly. Dark-colored urine and yellowing of the skin or
whites of the eyes may also occur. Contact your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms after
treatment with anti-inhibitor coagulant complex.
Carry or wear identification that will alert others that you have hemophilia or another blood
clotting disorder in the case of an emergency.
Tell your doctor and dentist that you have hemophilia or another blood clotting disorder before
having surgery or other invasive procedures.
What is anti-inhibitor coagulant complex?
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is made up of proteins normally present in the blood that allow
the blood to clot.
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is used to treat or prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia
and Factor VIII inhibitors.
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using anti-inhibitor coagulant complex?
Do not use anti-inhibitor coagulant complex without first talking to your doctor if you have
You may not be able to use anti-inhibitor coagulant complex or you may
require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is
not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use anti-inhibitor coagulant complex
without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether anti-inhibitor coagulant complex could be harmful to a nursing
baby. Do not use anti-inhibitor coagulant complex without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
How should I use anti-inhibitor coagulant complex?
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex will be administered by intravenous (into a vein) injection by a
healthcare provider.
Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment
with anti-inhibitor coagulant complex to monitor progress and side effects.
Carry or wear identification that will alert others that you have hemophilia or another blood
clotting disorder in the case of an emergency.
Your healthcare provider will store anti-inhibitor coagulant complex as directed by the
manufacturer.
If you are using anti-inhibitor coagulant complex at home, your doctor or healthcare provider
will give you detailed instructions on how to administer and store the medication.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Contact your doctor if a dose of anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is missed.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose of anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is
suspected.
What should I avoid while using anti-inhibitor coagulant complex?
Tell your doctor and dentist that you have hemophilia or another blood clotting disorder before
having surgery or other invasive procedures.
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