Tolerability

Indications and Important Safety Information for wilate^® [von Willebrand Factor/Coagulation Factor VIII Complex (Human)].

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Indication

wilate^® is a von Willebrand Factor/Coagulation Factor VIII Complex (Human) indicated in adult and pediatric patients with von Willebrand disease for on-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes; for perioperative management of bleeding; and for routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes. wilate^® is also indicated in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with hemophilia A for on-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes; and for routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes.

Contraindications

Do not use in patients with known hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic or severe systemic reaction, to human plasma-derived products, any ingredient in the formulation, or components of the container.

Warnings and Precautions

• Anaphylaxis and severe hypersensitivity reactions are possible
• Thromboembolic events may occur. Monitor plasma levels of FVIII activity
• Neutralizing antibodies (inhibitors) to VWF and Factor VIII have occurred following administration of wilate^®. Test for neutralizing antibodies if plasma VWF and/or Factor VIII level fail to increase as expected or if bleeding is not controlled after wilate^® administration
• wilate^® is made from human plasma and carries the risk of transmitting infectious agents

Adverse Reactions

The most common adverse reactions (≥ 1%) in clinical trials on VWD were hypersensitivity reactions, urticaria, chest discomfort, and dizziness. The most common adverse reaction (≥ 1%) in clinical trials in hemophilia A was pyrexia (fever).

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