What is factor 7 used for?

Factor VII, also called proconvertin, is one such clotting factor produced by the liver. It requires vitamin K for its production. Along with other clotting factors and blood cells, it promotes blood clotting at the site of an injury. It forms normal blood clots and closes the wound to prevent blood loss.

How much does factor 7 cost?

This is a costly medication (retail price is approximately $2000) that is currently only given to a minority of patients [1,2].

What is a factor 7 drug?

Factor VIIa is a man-made protein produced to replicate the naturally occurring activated factor VII (factor VIIa) in the body. It is used to stop bleeding of injuries for patients with hemophilia by helping the blood to clot. Factor VIIa is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

How do you reconstitute factor 7?

First, invert the NovoSeven® RT vial and slowly draw the solution into the syringe. Next, detach the syringe from the vial adapter by turning the syringe counterclockwise. Attach the syringe to the luer end of an infusion needle set. Then, inject the reconstituted NovoSeven® RT intravenously slowly over 2 to 5 minutes.

What causes factor 7 deficiency?

It can be caused by liver disease or by blood cell disorders such as myeloma or aplastic anemia . Acquired factor VII deficiency can also be caused by certain drugs such as medicines that prevent clotting, or by a deficiency of vitamin K.

What is the average life expectancy of a person with hemophilia?

Estimated median life expectancy of patients with hemophilia was 77 years, 6 years lower than the median life expectancy of the general Dutch male population (83 years).

What foods to avoid if you have hemophilia?

In addition, limit your intake of the following:

  • large glasses of juice.
  • soft drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened tea.
  • heavy gravies and sauces.
  • butter, shortening, or lard.
  • full-fat dairy products.
  • candy.
  • foods containing trans fats, including fried. foods and baked goods (pastries, pizza, pie, cookies, and crackers)

Is Factor 7 hereditary?

Inheritance. Congenital factor VII deficiency is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern , which means both copies of the F7 gene in each cell have mutations.

How do you inject a factor 7?

Administer NovoSeven® RT bolus infusion using the following procedures:

  1. Administer as a slow bolus injection over 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the dose administered.
  2. If line needs to be flushed before or after NovoSeven® RT administration, use 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP.