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Medicine, Its Use And Remidies for Ailments - AlphaNine
AlphaNine contains factor ix high purity.
Factor IX high purity (Factor 9 high purity) is a medicine which is used in people who need additional factor IX for proper blood clotting.
Factor IX is a chemical in the body which is essential for blood clotting. People with certain blood disorders lack these factors or the factors do not work well enough to control bleeding. Factor IX high purity is used to help prevent or stop bleeding in people who lack these factors.
Some people who lack factor IX from birth may develop antibodies or inhibitors to Factor IX high purity. These can stop Factor IX high purity from working properly so that it may no longer be able to stop a bleeding episode. If you think this may be happening you must immediately seek medical help. To reduce the chances that Factor IX high purity will unexpectedly stop working, your prescriber will test for these antibodies before and during treatment.
- in certain circumstances, such as when there is only a small amount of bleeding, you may be shown how to inject the medicine yourself. Your prescriber will advise you about these circumstances and provide you with the information you need so that you know when you should inject the medicine yourself and how long you should have treatment for
If you feel that the medicine is making you unwell or you do not think it is working, then talk to your prescriber.
When to take your medicine
Some medicines work best if they are taken at a specific time of day. If someone is giving you this injection, the person with responsibility for giving you your medicine will make sure that you have your medicine at the prescribed times.
If you are injecting this medicine yourself, make sure that you find out from your prescriber the best time to have Factor IX high purity.
How to take your medicine
This medicine needs to be injected. Your prescriber will usually give you your injections. In certain circumstances, such as when you are to have your medicine regularly over a long period of time, you may be shown how to inject the medicine yourself. Follow the instructions from your prescriber and the information on the pharmacy label for advice on how to inject this medicine. There should also be further information in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with this medicine.
- do not mix with any other injections or solutions unless advised by your prescriber
If you have any concerns about this medicine or about the process of having it you should talk to someone who is involved in your medical care.
Taking too much of your medicine
Taking extra doses of some medicines can be harmful. In some cases even one extra dose can cause you problems.
The person who is responsible for giving you your medicine will make sure that you are given the correct dose of your medicine. If you inject the medicine yourself, make sure that you do not take any extra doses as this could cause you problems. If you take extra doses of your medicine, you must get medical advice immediately. You may need a test to assess the effect of taking extra doses. This is because the effects of taking too much medicine are very complex and it is therefore essential that you seek medical advice.
Contact your prescriber, pharmacist, or specialist clinicStopping your medicine for advice.
Make sure you take all of your medicine containers with you if you are advised to go to hospital.
Stopping your medicine
Suddenly stopping your medicine may cause your original condition to return. The person in charge of your care will make the decision about whether you should stop this medicine. If you experience any problems while having this medicine talk to someone who is involved in your care. If you are injecting this medicine yourself, and are not having any problems with the medicine, do not stop taking it, even if you feel better, unless advised to do so by your prescriber.
If you are in any doubt, contact your prescriber, pharmacist or specialist clinic.
Looking after your medicine
If you are injecting this medicine yourself, read the pharmacy label to find out how you should look after your medicine. It is a good idea to keep your medicine in the original container. This will help to keep your medicine in the best condition and also allow you to check the instructions.
Do not use the medicine if the packaging appears to have been tampered with or if the medicine shows any signs of damage. Specific information about how to look after Factor IX high purity can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with this medicine. Make sure that the medicine is out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use the medicine after the expiry date shown on the packaging. If you have any unused medicine, return it to your pharmacist who will dispose of it safely.
Is this medicine suitable for you?
Factor IX high purity is not suitable for everyone and some people should never use it. Other people should only use it with special care. It is important that the person prescribing this medicine knows your full medical history.
Your prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all if you:
- are allergic or sensitive to or have had a reaction to any of the ingredients in the medicine
- are at risk of thromboembolic problems
- have abnormal formation of clots throughout the whole body
- have liver problems
- have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A or B
Furthermore, the prescriber may not prescribe this medicine for someone who is under six years of age.
As part of the process of assessing suitability to take this medicine a prescriber may also arrange tests:
- to check that this medicine is having the desired effect
- to check that this medicine is not having any undesired effects
Over time it is possible that Factor IX high purity can become unsuitable for some people, or they may become unsuitable for it. If at any time it appears that Factor IX high purity has become unsuitable, it is important that the prescriber is contacted immediately.
Side Effects
Some side-effects may be serious while others may only be a mild inconvenience. Very occasionally, certain side-effects can be beneficial.
Everyone's reaction to a medicine is different. It is difficult to predict which side-effects you will have from taking a particular medicine, or whether you will have any side-effects at all. The important thing is to tell your prescriber or pharmacist if you are having problems with your medicine.
The frequency of these side-effects is unknown
- abnormal formation of clots throughout the whole body
- heart attack
- hypersensitivity or allergic type reactions including angioedema, burning and stinging sensations at site of injection, chills, flushing, headache, lethargy, nausea, restlessness, faster heart beat, tingling, vomiting or shock - you must stop using Factor IX high purity and seek medical help immediately if you get tightness in the chest, wheezing, lowering of blood pressure, anaphylaxis, hives or urticaria
- increased body temperature
- kidney problems in people who have haemophilia B and an allergy to factor IX inhibitors
- production of antibodies to Factor IX high purity in people with haemophilia B
- thromboembolism
If you feel unwell or if you have concerns about a side-effect, tell the person looking after you immediately.
Taking other medicines
There are no known important interactions between Factor IX high purity and other medicines. If you experience any unusual symptoms while having Factor IX high purity and other medicines you should tell your prescriber.
Complementary preparations and vitamins
Medicines can interact with complementary preparations and vitamins. In general, there is not much information available about interactions between medicines and complementary preparations or vitamins.
Make sure you tell your prescriber the names of all the complementary preparations and vitamins that you are taking or are planning to take.
Your prescriber can then advise whether it is appropriate for you to take combinations that are known to interact. They can also discuss with you the possible effect that the complementary preparations and vitamins will have on your condition.
- there are no known interactions between Factor IX high purity and any complementary preparations or vitamins
If you experience any unusual effects while taking this medicine in combination with complementary preparations and vitamins, you should tell your prescriber.
Driving and operating machinery
When taking any medicine you should be aware that it might interfere with your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.
Like all medicines Factor IX high purity can cause side effects. You should see how this medicine affects you and then judge if you are safe to drive or operate machinery. If you are in any doubt, talk to your prescriber.
Diet
Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your prescriber may advise you to avoid certain foods.
- there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when having Factor IX high purity
Alcohol
Alcohol can interact with certain medicines.
- there are no known interactions between alcohol and Factor IX high purity
Family planning and pregnancy
Most medicines, in some way, can affect the development of a baby in the womb. The effect on the baby differs between medicines and also depends on the stage of pregnancy that you have reached when you take the medicine.
- you should only have this medicine during pregnancy if your doctor thinks that you need it
You need to discuss your specific circumstances with your doctor to weigh up the overall risks and benefits of taking this medicine. You and your doctor can make a decision about whether you are going to take this medicine during pregnancy.
If the decision is that you should not have Factor IX high purity, then you should discuss whether there is an alternative medicine that you could take during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Certain medicines can pass into breast milk and may reach your baby through breast-feeding.
- you should only have this medicine while breast-feeding if your doctor thinks you need it
Before you have your baby you should discuss breast-feeding with your doctor or midwife. They will help you decide what is best for you and your baby based on the benefits and risks associated with this medicine. You should only breast-feed your baby while taking this medicine on the advice of your doctor or midwife.
Ingredients
Medicines contain active ingredients. They may also contain other, additional ingredients that help ensure the stability, safety and effectiveness of the medicine. They may also be used to prolong the life of the medicine.
This medicine contains factor ix high purity.
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