general
- Generic Name : Factor IX
- Pronunciation : FAK-tuhr nine
- ICD Code : Y44.7
- Therapeutic Classification : Antihemophilics
- India Brand Name : Immunine, Preconativ
- International Brand Name : Benefix
prescription
- Prescribed for the management and prevention of hemorrhagic episodes in individuals with hemophilia B, this medication is a synthetic protein known as clotting factor IX.
risk factors
- Hypersensitivity
side effects
- Most Common : Headache, fever, chills, flushing, nausea, vomiting, lethargy and allergic reactions.
- Gastrointestinal : Taste perversion, vomiting and diarrhea.
- Central Nervous System : Dizziness, drowsiness and shaking.
- Local : Injection site pain and burning sensation in the jaw and skull.
- Allergic reaction : Rash, hives and allergic rhinitis.
- Miscellaneous : Decrease in oxygen level, flushing, fever, factor IX inhibitor, chest tightness, visual disturbances, dry cough and lung disorder.
dosage
- The dosage is determined by the patient’s condition, age, and the recovery of factor IX.
how to take
- It is provided as an injectable solution to be administered into the vein by a healthcare provider.
warning
- Exercise caution in patients with a history of liver disease, those at risk of developing blood clots, individuals undergoing surgery, those with any allergies, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
storage
Keep it at a temperature of 25°C (room temperature).