3. Kogenate FS, Antihemophilic
Factor (Recombinant)
Is used to treat and control bleeding
in adults and children with
hemophilia A
May be prescribed for people with
hemophilia A when they have
surgery.
Can reduce the number of bleeding
episodes in adults and children with
hemophilia A when used regularly
(prophylaxis) and also can reduce
the risk of joint damage in children
with hemophilia A and no pre-
existing joint damage when used
regularly.
4. Kogenate FS Antihemophilic Factor
(Recombinant) is a coagulation factor
VIII produced by recombinant DNA
technology.
It is produced by Baby Hamster Kidney
(BHK) cells into which the human
factor VIII gene has been introduced.
Kogenate FS is a purified glycoprotein
consisting of multiple peptides subunit.
It has the same biological activity as
factor VIII derived from human plasma.
5. MECHANISM OF ACTION
Antihemophilic factor (AHF) is a
protein found in normal plasma which
is necessary for clot formation.
The administration of AHF provides an
increase in plasma levels of AHF and
can temporarily correct the
coagulation defect of patients with
hemophilia A (classical hemophilia).
Antihemophilic Factor binds factor IXa
along with calcium and phospholipid,
This complex converts factor X to
factor Xa to facilitate clotting
cascade.
6. Common side effects of
Kogenate FS include:
flushing of the face (warmth, redness,
itching, or tingling under your skin)
headache.
nausea.
vomiting.
fast heartbeat.
injection site reactions (burning,
redness, irritation, swelling, or
stinging)
fever.