coagulation factor VIII

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Factor Vii Deficiency
Hemophilia A
Von Willebrand Diseases

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Uses of coagulation factor VIII

Updated: November 18, 2013

coagulation factor VIII is used in the treatment of:

Factor VII Deficiency
Hemophilia A
von Willebrand Diseases

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

coagulation factor VIII Brand Names

coagulation factor VIII may be found in some form under the following brand names:

coagulation factor VIII Drug Class

coagulation factor VIII is part of the drug class:

Blood coagulation factors

coagulation factor VIII Interactions

This is not a complete list of coagulation factor VIIIdrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

coagulation factor VIII and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Factor VIII falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Factor VIII should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Factor VIII should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.