Drug Information
| Drug Generic Name | FACTOR IX |
| Drug Class | BLOOD PRODUCTS AND PLASMA EXPANDERS |
| Chapter | Nutrition And Blood |
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Dried factor IX fraction is prepared from human plasma by a suitable fractionation technique. It may also contain clotting factors II, VII and X. Indications: congenital factor IX deficiency (haemophilia B). Cautions: risk of thrombosis – principally with prior low purity products; liver disease. Contra-indications: disseminated intravascular coagulation without prior treatment with heparin. Side Effects: allergic reactions, including chills and fever. |
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