Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is used to treat or prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia A or B and Factor VIII inhibitors.
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use anti-inhibitor coagulant complex if you are allergic to it.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have coronary artery disease or a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot.
Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine.
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card stating that you have hemophilia. Any medical care provider who treats you should know that you have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder.
You should not use anti-inhibitor coagulant complex if you are allergic to it.
To make sure you can safely use anti-inhibitor coagulant complex, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
- coronary artery disease; or
- history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot.
It is not known whether anti-inhibitor coagulant complex passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
Anti Inhibitor Coagulant Complex Side Effects
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), feeling like you might pass out;
- fever, chills, runny nose, and drowsiness, followed by rash and joint pain about 2 weeks later;
- sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
- sudden severe headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
- pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs;
- chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
- fast or slow heart rate, weak pulse, trouble breathing, chest pain or cough; or
- nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
- pain around the IV needle or
- numbness or tingling, especially in your face.
Anti Inhibitor Coagulant Complex Interactions
The following drugs should not be given within 12 hours after you receive anti-inhibitor coagulant complex.
- aminocaproic acid (Amicar);
- desmopressin (DDAVP); or
- tranexamic acid (Cyklokapron, Lysteda).
Anti Inhibitor Coagulant Complex Dosage
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is injected into a vein through an IV. You may be shown how to use an IV at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine.Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is usually given once every 6 to 12 hours until your condition improves.
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex is a powder medicine that must be mixed with a liquid (diluent) before using it. If you are using the injections at home, be sure you understand how to properly mix and store the medication.
Use a disposable needle only once. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.
Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card stating that you have hemophilia. Any medical care provider who treats you should know that you have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder.
Store anti-inhibitor coagulant complex in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Take the vial out of the refrigerator and allow it to reach room temperature before mixing with the diluent. Do not heat the medicine.
You may store this medicine at room temperature for up to 6 months or until the expiration date on the label.
After mixing anti-inhibitor coagulant complex with the diluent, store the mixture at room temperature and use it within 3 hours. Do not refrigerate mixed medicine.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include some of the serious side effects listed in this medication guide.
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose of anti-inhibitor coagulant complex.
