| Tammy turned her hemophilia A diagnosis into a mission |
| “We need more research surrounding women and why they bleed the way they do.” |
| – Tammy lives with hemophilia A and uses Esperoct® |
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| “I’ve heard thousands of times over the years that women can’t have hemophilia…I’ve heard every excuse in the book.” |
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When Tammy was first diagnosed with hemophilia A, she was thought to be one of just 12 girls who had ever been diagnosed in the United States. She often didn’t receive appropriate treatment for her hemophilia and struggled to get doctors to pay attention to her symptoms.
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But when she saw how differently her son’s hemophilia was treated, she learned to powerfully advocate for them both.
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| “My son has never had an issue with not being taken seriously and I’ve had to fight for that every step of the way.” |
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After a harrowing hospital experience, Tammy made it her mission to step up for herself and for other women living with bleeding disorders. Her journey is inspiring—and if you’re a woman or girl experiencing bleeding symptoms, you may find that you recognize a lot of yourself in her story.
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| Selected Important Safety Information |
| Who should not use Esperoct®? |
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You should not use Esperoct® if you are allergic to factor VIII or any of the other ingredients of Esperoct® or if you are allergic to hamster proteins |
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| What is the most important information I need to know about Esperoct®? |
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Do not attempt to do an infusion yourself unless you have been taught how by your healthcare provider or hemophilia treatment center |
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Call your healthcare provider right away or get emergency treatment right away if you get any signs of an allergic reaction, such as: hives, chest tightness, wheezing, dizziness, difficulty breathing, and/or swelling of the face |
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Feeling inspired by Tammy?
You can self-advocate too. |
| We created Your Guide to Self-Advocacy to help you track your hemophilia symptoms, discuss them with your doctor, and stand up to receive the care you deserve. |
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Use the Esperoct® Self-Advocacy Guide to get the right diagnosis and appropriate treatment for your hemophilia A.
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| Looking for resources or people who understand the unique challenges you face? |
| There’s an entire community dedicated to supporting women and girls living with hemophilia. |
| Connect with a Rare Blood Community Liaison (RBCL) to find local events, get personalized support, and learn more about treatment options like Esperoct®. |
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| What is Esperoct®? |
| Esperoct® [antihemophilic factor (recombinant), glycopegylated-exei] is an injectable medicine to treat and prevent or reduce the number of bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A. Your healthcare provider may give you Esperoct® when you have surgery |
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Esperoct® is not used to treat von Willebrand Disease |
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| Important Safety Information |
| Who should not use Esperoct®? |
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You should not use Esperoct® if you are allergic to factor VIII or any of the other ingredients of Esperoct® or if you are allergic to hamster proteins |
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| What is the most important information I need to know about Esperoct®? |
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Do not attempt to do an infusion yourself unless you have been taught how by your healthcare provider or hemophilia treatment center |
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Call your healthcare provider right away or get emergency treatment right away if you get any signs of an allergic reaction, such as: hives, chest tightness, wheezing, dizziness, difficulty breathing, and/or swelling of the face |
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| What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Esperoct®? |
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Before taking Esperoct®, you should tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had any medical conditions, take any medicines (including non-prescription medicines and dietary supplements), are nursing, pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or have been told that you have inhibitors to factor VIII |
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Your body can make antibodies called “inhibitors” against Esperoct®, which may stop Esperoct® from working properly. Call your healthcare provider right away if your bleeding does not stop after taking Esperoct®
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| What are the possible side effects of Esperoct®? |
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Common side effects of Esperoct® include rash or itching, and swelling, pain, rash or redness at the location of infusion |
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| Please click here for Prescribing Information. |
| Esperoct® is a prescription medication. |
| You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit
www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. |
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