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
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 6, 2018.
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.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
- "Product Information. Alphanate (antihemophilic factor-von Willebrand factor)." Alpha Therapeutic Corporation, Los Angeles, CA.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
- "Product Information. Wilate (antihemophilic factor-von Willebrand factor)." Octapharma USA, Centreville, VA.
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. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
- "Product Information. Alphanate (antihemophilic factor-von Willebrand factor)." Alpha Therapeutic Corporation, Los Angeles, CA.
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