Hemofil (Noun)
Meaning
A coagulation factor (trade name Hemofil) whose absence is associated with hemophilia A.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Hemofil is administered through intravenous injection to temporarily raise plasma levels of factor VIII and aid in the management of bleeding episodes and surgical procedures in patients with hemophilia A.
- As a concentrate of the clotting factor VIII, Hemofil enables the blood to coagulate more effectively in individuals with its deficiency.
- Hemofil may be used to treat mild to moderate bleeding and post-operative management in patients with hemophilia A, utilizing the concentrate within 3 years of the expiration date on the container label.
- After administration of Hemofil, patients with hemophilia A often exhibit improved hemostasis, enabling ambulatory and self-management of specific bleeding episodes.
- An open-label, multicenter study investigated the efficacy of Hemofil, which is indicated to treat bleeding and to prevent excessive bleeding during and after surgical procedures in hemophilia A patients.
Synonyms
- Antihaemophilic Globulin
- Factor VIII
- Antihemophilic Factor
- Antihemophilic Globulin
- Antihaemophilic Factor