Therapeutic Use
FVIII concentrated from donated blood plasma (Aafact or Alphanate), or alternatively recombinant FVIII can be given to hemophiliacs to restore hemostasis.
The transfer of a plasma byproduct into the blood stream of a patient with hemophilia often led to the transmission of diseases such as hepatitis B and C and HIV before purification methods were improved.
Antibody formation to factor VIII can also be a major concern for patients receiving therapy against bleeding; the incidence of these inhibitors is dependent of various factors, including the factor VIII product itself.
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