Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) (Kovaltry and Novoeight)

• It is used to treat hemophilia.
• It is used to treat or prevent bleeding.

All products:

• If you have an allergy to antihemophilic factor (recombinant) (kovaltry and novoeight) or any part of this medicine.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

Kovaltry and Novoeight:

• If you are allergic to hamsters, talk with the doctor.

Kovaltry:

• If you are allergic to mouse proteins, talk with the doctor.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take antihemophilic factor with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Allergic side effects may rarely happen.
• Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
• Call the doctor right away if the normal dose does not work as well.
• Talk with the doctor before you travel. You will need to bring enough of antihemophilic factor for use during travel.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal.
• Change in color of mouth to blue.
• Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat.
• Dizziness or passing out.
• Feeling cold.
• Fever or chills.
• Flushing.
• Pale skin.
• Restlessness.
• Shortness of breath.
• Trouble swallowing.
• Upset stomach or throwing up.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.