Octanate TM
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Active ingredients: factor viii
Brand name
(ARTG)
: OCTANATE 500 factor VIII 500IU powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding in patients with haemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency). This preparation does not contain von Willebrand factor in pharmacologically effective quantities and is therefore not indicated in von Willebrand's disease.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White or pale yello powder or friable solid
Component :
- Injection, diluent for
- Intravenous
- Clear solution
Component :
- Injection, diluent for
- Intravenous
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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