What is the generic name for BeneFIX?
Generic Name & Formulations: Coagulation Factor IX (recombinant) 250 IU, 500 IU, 1000 IU, 2000 IU, 3000 IU; per vial; lyophilized pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution; preservative-free.
What is BeneFIX used for?
This medication is used to prevent or control bleeding in people with little or no factor IX (due to hemophilia B, Christmas disease). Factor IX is a protein (clotting factor) in the blood that works with other clotting factors to help the blood clot and therefore stop bleeding.
Who makes BeneFIX?
for Health Care Professionals: BENEFIX U.S. Physician Prescribing Information. BENEFIX U.S. Medical Information Page – clinical & safety information, ways to contact Pfizer Medical & other resources.
What is the half life of BeneFIX?
Mean terminal half-life, mean residence time, area under the curve, clearance and volume of distribution of BeneFIX(®) were 36.0 ± 12.8 h, 39.3 ± 13.9 h, 1631 ± 467 IU h dL(-1) , 0.046 ± 0.01 dL kg(-1) min(-1) and 1.75 ± 0.52 mL kg(-1) respectively.
How do you give BeneFIX?
BeneFIX is administered by intravenous infusion after reconstitution of the lyophilised powder for solution for injection with sterile 0.234% sodium chloride solution (see section 6.6). BeneFIX should be administered at a slow infusion rate. In most of the cases, an infusion rate of up to 4 mL per minute has been used.
How is BeneFIX made?
BeneFIX is not derived from human blood. It is produced by a genetically engineered Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell line that is extensively characterized. No additives of animal or human origin are used during the cell culture, purification, and formulation processes of BeneFIX.
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How is Idelvion administered?
IDELVION is administered by intravenous injection into the bloodstream, and can be self-administered or administered by a caregiver. Do not inject IDELVION without training and approval from your healthcare provider or hemophilia treatment center.