Hemlibra 150mg Injection 1.0 ml in 1 vial

All Details About Hemlibra 150mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Hemlibra 150mg Injection

Description:

Hemlibra 150mg Injection is a medicine used to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in both adult and pediatric patients with hemophilia A. This medicine helps the blood to clot normally, which helps prevent bleeding due to hemophilia A.

Hemlibra 150mg Injection is generally given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer. The injection can be given in the thighs, upper arm, or in the abdomen. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on your medical condition and how you respond to the treatment. Get the injection regularly for as long as the doctor has prescribed.

The most common side effects of this medicine are injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, or swelling), headache, and joint pain. If you experience any of these side effects or any other symptoms on receiving the injection, let your doctor know. They may be able to help on how to reduce the side effects.

Do not use Hemlibra 150mg Injection, if you have a known history of being allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine. Let your doctor also know about your medical history and all the medicines you are taking. Women of childbearing potential should use contraception while on treatment with this medicine and for 6 months after the last dose. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should ask their doctors for advice before using this medicine.

Uses:

Treatment of Haemophilia A

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Hemlibra

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Joint pain
Headache

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hemlibra 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hemlibra 150mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hemlibra 150mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Hemlibra 150mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hemlibra 150mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hemlibra 150mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

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Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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