Hemlibra 60mg Injection

Introduction to Hemlibra 60mg Injection

Hemlibra 60mg Injection contains the active constituent Emicizumab. It belongs to the class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It is used to treat patients with r hemophilia A who have developed factor VIII inhibitors. It is also indicated to treat severe hemophilia A who have not developed factor VIII inhibitors (the FVIII blood level is less than 1%).

Haemophilia A is an inherited condition caused by a lack of factor VIII, an essential substance required for blood to clot and stop bleeding. Monoclonal antibodies are a type of protein that recognize and bind to a target in the body. The medicine prevents bleeding or reduces bleeding episodes in people with this condition.

Do not take Hemlibra 60mg Injection if you are allergic to Emicizumab or any other ingredients. Before you start using this medicine, it is very important to talk to your doctor about using any other medications. Inform your physician immediately if bleeding occurs after taking this medicine. This medicine is used in all age groups. Do not give this injection where the skin is red, bruised, tender, hard, or areas where there are moles or scar.

Therapeutic Effects of Hemlibra 60mg Injection

Hemlibra 60mg Injection binds to activated factor IX and factor X to restore function to the coagulation cascade and promote hemostasis. It restores the function of missing activated factor VIII, which is needed for effective blood clotting. Its structure differs from factor VIII; therefore, the medicine is unaffected by factor VIII inhibitors.

Interaction of Hemlibra 60mg Injection with other drugs

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interact with Hemlibra 60mg Injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Hemlibra 60mg Injection

Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C)
Do not freeze
Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets
If you missed the dosing schedule, inform your healthcare professional immediately and reschedule.

How to consume Hemlibra 60mg Injection

Hemlibra 60mg Injection will be given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous). Your doctor or nurse or other healthcare professional will show you how to inject the medicine. Do not try to administer the medicine if you are well-trained. Your physician will decide the dose of the injection based on your disease condition and severity.

The recommended places to give an injection are the front of the waist (lower abdomen), upper outer arms, or the front of the thighs. Use only recommended places for injection. ● For each injection, use a different area of the body than the one you used last time.

Safety Advices for Hemlibra 60mg Injection

Pregnancy

Do not take Hemlibra 60mg Injection if you are pregnant because this may harm the unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Use effective contraception during the treatment and for 6 months after the last dose.

Breast Feeding

Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Hemlibra 60mg Injection because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment.

Lungs

It is unknown whether Hemlibra 60mg Injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.

Liver

It is safe to administer Hemlibra 60mg Injection in patients with liver problems. No dose adjustments are needed for mild to moderate impairment. However, Inform your physician if you have any liver diseases before initiating the treatment.

Alcohol

It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hemlibra 60mg Injection. Inform your physician if you are a chronic drinker.

Driving

Hemlibra 60mg Injection does not affect your ability to drive and operate heavy machinery. Inform your physician if you face any symptoms that alter your concentration.

Side Effects of Hemlibra 60mg Injection

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common

Injection site reactions
Joint pain
Headache

Serious

Heart problems
Muscle cramps and pain
Blood clot
Bleeding
Destruction of red blood cells

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