Antihemophilic factor / von willebrand factor Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Antihemophilic factor / von willebrand factor is also known as: Alphanate, Dried Factor VIII Fraction Type 8Y, Haemate P, Humate-P, Optivate, Wilate, Wilstart
Antihemophilic factor / von willebrand factor Pregnancy Warnings
Safety has not been established during pregnancy; use only if clearly needed. AU TGA pregnancy category: Not formally assigned to a pregnancy category. US FDA pregnancy category: C
There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Delivery confers an increased risk of hemorrhagic events in patients with von Willebrand disease. US FDA pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Antihemophilic factor / von willebrand factor Breastfeeding Warnings
AU and UK: Safety has not been established; use only if clearly needed. US: Caution is recommended. Excreted into human milk: Unknown Excreted into animal milk: Data not available Comments: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.
References for pregnancy information
- "Product Information. Humate-P (antihemophilic factor-von Willebrand factor)." CSL Behring, King of Prussia, PA.
- "Product Information. Wilate (antihemophilic factor-von Willebrand factor)." Octapharma USA, Centreville, VA.
- "Product Information. Alphanate (antihemophilic factor-von Willebrand factor)." Alpha Therapeutic Corporation, Los Angeles, CA.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Humate-P (antihemophilic factor-von Willebrand factor)." CSL Behring, King of Prussia, PA.
- "Product Information. Wilate (antihemophilic factor-von Willebrand factor)." Octapharma USA, Centreville, VA.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
- "Product Information. Alphanate (antihemophilic factor-von Willebrand factor)." Alpha Therapeutic Corporation, Los Angeles, CA.
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