Antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant is an antihemophilic factor for the treatment of bleeding episodes in adults with acquired hemophilia A. This product is expressed in a genetically engineered baby hamster kidney (BHK) cell line which secretes recombinant porcine factor VIII into the cell culture medium. Formation of porcine factor VIII antibodies can occur and may result in lack of efficacy. Safety and efficacy of antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant has not been established in persons with a baseline anti-porcine factor VIII inhibitor titer more than 20 Bethesda Units (BU). Antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant is not indicated for the treatment of von Willebrand disease and is contraindicated in persons with congenital hemophilia A with inhibitors (CHAWI).
General Administration Information
For storage information, see the specific product information within the How Supplied section.
-Factor VIII activity is expressed in units. Potency values are determined by a 1-stage clotting assay.
-Each single-use vial nominally contains 500 units per vial. The exact recombinant porcine factor VIII potency in units is stated on each vial.
-Plasma factor VIII concentrations can be monitored using a 1-stage clotting assay.
Route-Specific Administration
Injectable Administration
-Visually inspect parenteral products for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. The solution should be clear and colorless. Do not administer if particulate matter or discoloration are observed.
Intravenous Administration
Reconstitution
-Use aseptic technique throughout the entire reconstitution process.
-Allow vial of antihemophilic factor porcine sequence and prefilled diluent syringe (provided) to reach room temperature.
-Peel back the cover of the vial adapter package, taking care not to touch the Luer-lock (tip) in the center of the vial adapter. Do not remove the vial adapter from the plastic package.
-Place the vial adapter package on a clean surface with the Luer-lock pointing up.
-Snap off the tamper-resistant cap of the prefilled syringe.
-While firmly holding the vial adapter package, connect the prefilled syringe to the vial adapter by pushing the syringe tip down onto the Luer-lock in the center of the vial adapter. Turn clockwise until the syringe is secured. Do not over tighten.
-Remove plastic package.
-Place the antihemophilic factor porcine sequence vial on a clean, flat, hard surface. Place the vial adapter over the vial and firmly push the filter spike of the vial adapter through the center of the antihemophilic factor porcine sequence vial's rubber circle until the clear plastic cap snaps onto the vial.
-Push the plunger down to slowly inject all the diluent from the syringe into the vial.
-Gently swirl, in a circular motion, the antihemophilic factor porcine sequence vial without removing the syringe until all of the powder is fully dissolved.
-With 1 hand, hold the vial and adapter, and with the other hand firmly grasp the barrel of the prefilled syringe and in a counterclockwise motion, unscrew the syringe from the vial adapter.
-Storage: Use the reconstituted solution within 3 hours after reconstitution when stored at room temperature.
Intermittent IV infusion
-Once all vials have been reconstituted, attach a large syringe to the vial adapter by gently pushing the syringe tip down onto the Luer-lock in the center of the vial adapter, turning clockwise until it is securely in place.
-Invert the vial; push the air in the syringe into the vial and withdraw the reconstituted solution into the syringe.
-Unscrew the large syringe counterclockwise from the vial adapter, and repeat this process for all reconstituted vials until the total volume to be administered is reached.
-Do not administer in the same tubing with other medications.
-Administer intravenously at a rate of 1 to 2 mL/minute.
Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactoid reactions, are possible with recombinant antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence. Early signs of hypersensitivity reactions include angioedema, chest tightness, dyspnea, hypotension, wheezing, urticaria, and pruritus. Immediately discontinue antihemophilic factor porcine sequence if hypersensitivity symptoms occur, and initiate appropriate treatment.
Antibody formation inhibiting porcine factor VIII has occurred in persons treated with antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant. Inhibitors are considered to have developed if the titer is 0.6 Bethesda Units (BU)/mL or more. Inhibitory antibodies may result in lack of efficacy, Of 29 subjects with acquired hemophilia A treated with antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant, 19 were negative for anti-porcine factor VIII antibodies at baseline. Of these 19 subjects, 5 (26%) developed antibodies after exposure to antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 9 patients; 2 patients developed anti-porcine factor VIII inhibitors and 7 developed anamnestic reactions with a rise of 10 BU or more in human factor VIII and/or recombinant factor VIII, porcine sequence inhibitors. Antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant was effective in 9 out of 10 subjects with baseline anti-porcine antibodies and in all 5 with de-novo anti-porcine antibodies. No subjects developed de novo anti-baby hamster kidney (BHK) antibodies during treatment. If plasma factor VIII concentrations fail to increase or if bleeding is not controlled after administration of antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant, suspect the presence of an inhibitor. In a clinical trial of antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant in subjects with congential hemophilia A with inhibitors (CHAWI) undergoing major surgery, 5 (62.5%) subjects reported anamnestic reactions with a rise of 10 BU or more in human factor VIII (hFVIII) and/or porcine factor VIII (pFVIII) inhibitors. Anamnestic reactions to hFVIII and pFVIII developed in 3 (37.5%) subjects, and anamnestic reactions to hFVIII developed in 2 (25%) subjects. The highest increases in antibody concentrations reported are from 15 BU at baseline to 1,040 BU for hFVIII and from 3 to 336 BU for pFVIII.
Antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant is contraindicated in patients who have had life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions to antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant or its components, including trace amounts of hamster proteins (hamster protein hypersensitivity).
Antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant is contraindicated in persons with congenital hemophilia A with inhibitors (CHAWI) due to a high incidence of amnestic reactions with rise in human factor VIII (hFVIII) and/or porcine factor VIII (pFVIII) inhibitors. Inhibitory antibodies may result in lack of efficacy. Consider testing for the presence of anti-recombinant porcine factor VIII inhibitors (anti-rpFVIII antibodies) before treatment initiation with antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant. If anti-rpFVIII antibodies are detected after treatment initiation, use factor VIII concentrations to determine whether to continue treatment with antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant. Monitor patients for the development of inhibitory antibodies using a Nijmegen Bethesda inhibitor assay and use Bethesda Units (BU) to report inhibitor concentrations. Suspect the presence of anti-porcine factor VIII antibody if plasma factor VIII concentrations fail to increase as expected or if bleeding is not controlled after administration of antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant. If there is a lack of efficacy and factor VIII inhibitors are suspected, consider discontinuing antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant and initiating other therapeutic agents (e.g., factor VIII bypassing agent).
There are no data with antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant use in pregnant patients to inform a drug-associated risk. Is it not known if antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant can cause fetal harm if given during pregnancy or if it can affect reproduction capacity. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant.
There is no data regarding the presence of antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant in human milk, the effect on the breast-fed child, or its effect on milk production. Consider the developmental and health benefits of breast-feeding along with the mother's clinical need for antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant and any potential adverse effects on the breast-fed child from antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant or the underlying maternal condition.
For the treatment of bleeding episodes in adults with acquired hemophilia A:
NOTE: The FDA has granted orphan drug status to antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant for this indication.
Intravenous dosage:
Adults: 200 units/kg IV initially; initial dosing less than 200 units/kg has been associated with lack of efficacy. The subsequent dose, frequency, and duration of treatment depend on the severity of the factor VIII deficiency, the location and extent of bleeding, and the patient's clinical condition. Doses may be administered every 4 to 12 hours based on clinical response and measured factor VIII concentration. For minor and moderate bleeding (e.g., superficial muscle without neurovascular compromise, and joint), the circulating factor VIII concentration required is 50% to 100% of normal. For major bleeding (e.g., moderate to severe intramuscular bleeding, retroperitoneal, gastrointestinal, intracranial), the circulating factor VIII concentration required is 100% to 200% of normal to treat an acute bleed and 50% to 100% of normal after the acute bleed is controlled, if needed. Plasma concentration of factor VIII should not exceed 200% of normal or 200 units/dL. Safety and efficacy has not been established in patients with a baseline anti-porcine factor VIII inhibitor titer of more than 20 Bethesda Units (BU).
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring:
-Monitor plasma factor VIII activity by performing the one-stage clotting assay to confirm adequate factor VIII concentrations have been achieved and maintained.-Monitoring of replacement therapy is recommended in cases of major surgery or life-threatening bleeding episodes.
-Factor VIII activity should be measured 30 minutes and 3 hours after the initial dose and 30 minutes after subsequent doses.
-To determine if porcine factor VIII inhibitors are present, use a Nijmegen Bethesda inhibitor assay. The presence of inhibitors should be expected if the expected factor VIII activity concentrations in plasma are not attained or if bleeding is not controlled with the recommended dose of recombinant antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence.
Maximum Dosage Limits:
-Adults
Specific maximum dosage information is not available. Individualize dosage based on the severity of the factor VIII deficiency, the location and extent of bleeding, and the patient's clinical condition.
-Geriatric
Specific maximum dosage information is not available. Individualize dosage based on the severity of the factor VIII deficiency, the location and extent of bleeding, and the patient's clinical condition.
-Adolescents
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
-Children
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
-Infants
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
-Neonates
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Patients with Hepatic Impairment Dosing
Specific guidelines for dosage adjustments in hepatic impairment are not available; it appears that no dosage adjustments are needed.
Patients with Renal Impairment Dosing
Specific guidelines for dosage adjustments in renal impairment are not available; it appears that no dosage adjustments are needed.
*non-FDA-approved indication
There are no drug interactions associated with Antihemophilic Factor, Porcine Sequence, Recombinant products.
Patients with acquired hemophilia A have normal factor VIII genes but develop autoantibodies (i.e., inhibitors) against endogenous factor VIII. The autoantibodies neutralize circulating human factor VIII, resulting in a deficiency of this procoagulant protein. Patients with acquired hemophilia A have a prolonged clotting time, measured by aPTT, a conventional in vitro test for biological activity of factor VIII. Administration of recombinant antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence temporarily replaces the inhibited factor VIII needed for effective hemostasis and normalizes the aPTT over the effective dosing period. However, factor VIII activity, not aPTT, should not be used as a measure of efficacy during treatment.
Antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant is administered intravenously. Formal pharmacokinetic studies have not been conducted. The pharmacokinetics were studied in 3 patients with hemophilia A and a history of human factor VIII inhibitors receiving a single antihemophilic factor, porcine sequence, recombinant dose of 100 units/kg. Utilizing the one-stage clotting assay, the mean (standard deviation) for Cmax was 176 (88) units/dL, Tmax was 0.6 (0.03) hours, and half-life was 10.63 (0.77) hours.
Affected CYP450 isoenzymes or drug transporters: none