Nuwiq recombinant

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to antihemophilic factor, or if you are allergic to mouse, hamster, or beef proteins.

Before using recombinant antihemophilic factor, your specific blood clotting disorder must be diagnosed as factor VIII deficiency. Recombinant antihemophilic factor will not treat von Willebrand disease.

To make sure recombinant antihemophilic factor is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have heart disease.

It is not known whether recombinant antihemophilic factor will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.

It is not known whether recombinant antihemophilic factor passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Since recombinant antihemophilic factor is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Other drugs may interact with recombinant antihemophilic factor, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Applies to antihemophilic factor: intravenous kit, intravenous powder for injection

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness, somnolence, and asthenia.[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included dyspnea and rhinitis.[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included arthralgia.[Ref]

Local

Local side effects have included injection site pain.[Ref]

General

General side effects have included pyrexia and chills.[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.[Ref]

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have include pruritus, rash, and urticaria.[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included hemorrhage, hypotension, and vasodilatation.[Ref]

Some side effects of Nuwiq may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.