Factor VIII Pharmacology

Factor VIII

About Factor VIII
Recombinant protein,an essential blood clotting factor(anti-hemophilic factor), Systemic antihemorrhagic agent.
Mechanism of Action of Factor VIII
Factor VIII (anti hemophilic factor) along with Ca2+ and platelet factor helps to convert factor X to Xa (activated form) in intrinsic pathway of coagulation cascade. The factor Xa along with factor V, Ca2+ and platelet factor helps to convert Prothrombin to thrombin; leading ultimately to conversion of fibrinogen to soluble fibrin and finally conversion of soluble fibrin to insoluble fibrin.

Pharmacokinets of Factor VIII
Absorption: Administered intravenously.
Onset of Action for Factor VIII
N/A
Duration of Action for Factor VIII
N/A
Half Life of Factor VIII
10 to 12 hours
Side Effects of Factor VIII
1. Allergic reactions
2. Dyspnoea
3. Wheezing
4. Tightness in chest
5. Closure of throat
6. Swelling of lips and face
7. Dizziness
8. Fainting
9. Nausea
10. Vomiting
11. Increased heart rate
12. Decreased BP
13. Chest pain
14. Pain, redness and swelling at injected site
15. Headache
16. Flushing

Contra-indications of Factor VIII
1. Hyper sensitivity to the drug
2. Hardening of arteries
Special Precautions while taking Factor VIII
1. Other bleeding or clotting disorders
2. Monitor blood tests during therapy
3. Severe injury or infection.

Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Factor VIII
1. Factor VIII deficiency disorders
2. Hemophilia A with bleeding episodes
3. Von Willebrand disease.

Interactions for Factor VIII
N/A
Typical Dosage for Factor VIII
Adults:
30% to 100% factor VIII; intra venously 8th hourly. (100% specifies One IU of anti hemophilic factor/ml of blood).
Minor haemorrhage: 30%
Moderate to major haemorrhage: 40 to 50% 3 to 4days until wound healing
Major haemorrhage: 60 to 100% for 0ne week and continued in the next week to maintain blood level 30 to 50%.
In life threatening or surgical situations initiate the therapy to achieve 100% and then adjust the dosage so that the blood level after 8 hours of an infusion does not fall below 50%.

Schedule of Factor VIII
C
Storage Requirements for Factor VIII
Store at a temperature range of 2 to 8 degree C. Do not freeze and protect from light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Factor VIII
The doctor should be informed immediately if a dose is missed
Effects of Overdose of Factor VIII
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

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