Biostate 250 IU FVIII/500 IU VWF TM
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Active ingredients: inert substance, factor viii + von willebrand factor
Pack: Biostate 250 IU FVIII/500 IU VWF (1 x vial, 1 x 5 mL inert diluent vial), 1 pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BIOSTATE human coagulation factor VIII 250IU / von Willebrand Factor 600IU powder for injection vial with diluent vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
The prophylaxis and treatment of non-surgical and surgical bleeding in patients with von Willebrand disease when desmopressin (DDAVP) treatment is ineffective or contraindicated. The prophylaxis and treatment of non-surgical and surgical bleeding associated with factor VIII deficiency due to haemophilia A.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Injection, diluent for
- Intravenous
- Clear and colourless
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- A white or pale yellow powder or friable solid.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- Glass vial containing 250 IU FVIII, 600 IU vWF supplied with 1 x 5mL diluent vial pack
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
