Factor Ix Complex Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 2, 2024.
Applies to factor ix complex: intravenous powder for injection.
Important warnings
This medicine can cause some serious health issues
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package.
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives or rash; fast heartbeats; chest tightness, wheezing, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
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sweating and feeling short of breath;
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a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
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easy bruising, increased bleeding episodes;
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bleeding from a wound or where the medicine was injected;
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signs of a blood clot in the lung--chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood; or
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signs of a blood clot in your leg--pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs.
Common side effects may include:
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flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
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fever, chills; or
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lack of energy.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
For healthcare professionals
Applies to factor ix complex: intravenous powder for injection.
General adverse events
Adverse reactions may include headache, fever, chills, flushing, nausea, vomiting, tingling, lethargy, urticaria, and manifestations of allergic reactions.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
- Frequency not reported: Flushing, hypotension
- Postmarketing reports: Thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis, tachycardia[Ref]
Immunologic
- Frequency not reported: Allergic reaction
- Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity reaction, inhibitor antibody development, anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reaction[Ref]
Respiratory
- Postmarketing reports: Pulmonary embolism, shortness of breath, dyspnea, bronchospasm, wheezing, cough[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Frequency not reported: Urticaria, erythema
- Postmarketing reports: Diaphoresis, angioedema, rash, pruritus[Ref]
Hematologic
- Postmarketing reports: Disseminated intravascular coagulation[Ref]
Nervous system
- Frequency not reported: Headache, tingling, lethargy, dizziness
- Postmarketing reports: Thrombotic stroke[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
- Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting
- Postmarketing reports: Abdominal pain[Ref]
Other
Renal
- Postmarketing reports: Nephrotic syndrome (following attempted immune tolerance induction)
Local
- Postmarketing reports: Infusion site reactions, infusion site pain
References
1. (2022) "Product Information. Profilnine (factor IX complex)." Apothecon Inc
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Factor ix complex side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.