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Emicizumab
Uses
Emicizumab is used in the treatment of hemophilia A.
How it Works
How Emicizumab works In individuals with hemophilia A who have low or absent factor VIII, the blood coagulation process cannot proceed normally. Emicizumab functions as a bridge, connecting factor IXa and factor X to enable the blood coagulation process to continue without the need to replace factor VIII.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Emicizumab include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), joint pain, and headache.
Expert Advice
- Emicizumab is a prescription medicine used for preventing bleeding episodes in adults and children, ages newborn and older, with hemophilia A.
- Before using Emicizumab, inform your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including:
- If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
- If you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
- Emicizumab increases the potential for your blood to clot.
- You must inform your doctor before taking any other medications.
- Your body may produce antibodies against Emicizumab, which could prevent it from working effectively.
- Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you notice that Emicizumab has stopped working (e.g., an increase in bleeding episodes).
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