Coagulation factor VIIa Side Effects

Brand Names: NovoSeven, NovoSeven RT, Novoseven

Please note - some side effects for Coagulation factor VIIa may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Coagulation factor VIIa - for the Consumer

Coagulation Factor VIIa (Recombinant) (RT)

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Coagulation Factor VIIa (Recombinant) (RT):

Headache; joint aches; mild fever; mild pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; nausea; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bleeding at the injection site; bloody stools; calf or stomach pain, tenderness, or swelling; chest pain; confusion; dizziness; fainting; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; shortness of breath; sudden severe headache or vomiting; swelling; uncontrolled bleeding; vision or speech changes; vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; wheezing.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Coagulation Factor VIIa (Recombinant)

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Coagulation Factor VIIa (Recombinant):

Headache; joint aches; mild fever; mild pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; nausea; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bleeding at the injection site; bloody stools; calf or stomach pain, tenderness, or swelling; chest pain; confusion; dizziness; fainting; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; shortness of breath; sudden severe headache or vomiting; swelling; uncontrolled bleeding; vision or speech changes; vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; wheezing.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included hemorrhage, decreased plasma fibrogen, coagulation disorders, increased fibrinolysis, decreased prothrombin, disseminated intravascular coagulation, thrombophlebitis, arterial thrombosis, and deep vein thrombosis.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included edema, hypertension, hypotension, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, and bradycardia.

General

General side effects have included pain and fever.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, cerebral ischemia, and subdural hematoma.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included isolated cases of hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic reactions.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included pulmonary embolism and pneumonia.

Local

Local side effects have included injection site reaction.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and vomiting.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash, pruritus, and purpura.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included arthralgia and hemarthrosis.

Renal

Renal side effects have included abnormal renal function.

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