| What is NovoSeven® RT? |
| NovoSeven® RT (coagulation Factor VIIa, recombinant) is an injectable medicine used for: |
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Treatment of bleeding and prevention of bleeding for surgeries and procedures in adults and children with hemophilia A or B with inhibitors, congenital Factor VII (FVII) deficiency, and Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia with a decreased or absent response to platelet transfusions |
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Treatment of bleeding and prevention of bleeding for surgeries and procedures in adults with acquired hemophilia |
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| Important Safety Information (cont’d) |
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You should not use NovoSeven® RT if you have ever had allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions, including severe, whole body reactions (anaphylaxis) to NovoSeven® RT, any of its ingredients, or mice, hamsters, or cows. Signs of allergic reaction include shortness of breath, rash, itching (pruritus), redness of the skin (erythema), or fainting/dizziness |
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| What should I tell my healthcare provider before using NovoSeven® RT? |
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Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following, as these may increase your risk of blood clots: |
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congenital hemophilia and are also receiving treatment with aPCCs (activated prothrombin complex concentrates) |
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are an older patient particularly with acquired hemophilia and receiving other agents to stop bleeding |
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history of heart or blood vessel diseases |
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Tell your healthcare provider and pharmacist about all the medicines you take, including all prescription and non-prescription medicines, such as over-the-counter medicines, supplements, or herbal remedies |
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| What are the possible side effects of NovoSeven® RT? |
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The most common and serious side effects are blood clots |
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Tell your healthcare provider about any side effects that bother you or do not go away, and seek medical help right away if you have signs of a blood clot or allergic reaction |
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| Please click here for Prescribing Information. |
| NovoSeven® RT 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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