How Do Coagulation Factors Work?

Reviewed on 8/2/2021

HOW DO COAGULATION FACTORS WORK?

Coagulation factor concentrates are drugs used to manage bleeding in hemophilia.

Hemophilia is a medical condition characterized by a severe decrease in blood clotting that leads to extreme blood loss with a slight injury. It is usually caused by an inherited lack of a coagulation factor, most often factor VIII. Coagulation factors occurring in the human body are proteins in the blood that help control bleeding. Many coagulation factors in the body work together to form a clot. The clots prevent excess blood loss from the body.

Hemophilia treatment involves replacing the missing blood clotting factor so that the blood can clot effectively. Coagulation factor concentrates replace the blood clotting factor and facilitate blood clotting to prevent severe blood loss.

HOW ARE COAGULATION FACTORS USED?

Coagulation factors are used to treat severe blood loss associated with:

WHAT ARE SIDE EFFECTS OF COAGULATION FACTORS?

Coagulation factors, when injected, can cause the following side effects:

The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible side effects, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure these drugs do not cause any harm when you take them along with other medicines. Never stop taking your medication and never change your dose or frequency without consulting your doctor.

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WHAT ARE NAMES OF COAGULATION FACTORS?

Generic and brand names of coagulation factors include:

References
https://reference.medscape.com/drugs/coagulation-factors

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hemophilia/treatment.html

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