Alprolix
Product Specs | Description |
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Manufacturer Name | Sanofi |
Description | ALPROLIX, Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant), Fc Fusion Protein, is a recombinant DNA derived coagulation Factor IX concentrate indicated in adults and children with hemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency). ALPROLIX is not indicated for induction of immune tolerance in patients with hemophilia B |
Indications for Adults: | |
Control and Prevention of Bleeding Episodes | Yes |
Perioperative Management | Yes |
Routine Prophylaxis to Prevent or Reduce the Frequency of Bleeding Episodes | Yes |
Indications for Children: | |
Control and Prevention of Bleeding Episodes | Yes |
Perioperative Management | Yes |
Routine Prophylaxis to Prevent or Reduce the Frequency of Bleeding Episodes | Yes |
Contraindications Nutrient in Cell Culture | Do not use in individuals who have a known history of hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, to the product or its excipients. |
Viral Safety Process | Detergent treatment, 15 nm filtration |
Product Half-Life | Terminal* Half-Life: Adults: 86 to 97 hours Adolescents 12-17 years: 80 hours |
Product Recovery Percentage Mean incremental recovery IR (IU/dL per IU/kg) | Adults: 1.02 (59) Adolescents 12-17 years: 0.87 (44) |
Manufacturing Method | ALPROLIX is a recombinant factor IX |
Storage Requirements/Shelf Life |
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Nominal Vial Size & Diluent Volume | 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, or 4000 IU/5 mL |
*Note: Terminal half-life is the time required to divide the plasma concentration by two after reaching pseudo-equilibrium, and not the time required to eliminate half the administered dose. (Toutain PL, et al. J Vet Pharmacoll Ther. 2004.)