Label: information for the user
ReFacto AF 250UI powder and solvent for injectable solution in pre-filled syringe
ReFacto AF 500UI powder and solvent for injectable solution in pre-filled syringe
ReFacto AF 1000UI powder and solvent for injectable solution in pre-filled syringe
ReFacto AF 2000UI powder and solvent for injectable solution in pre-filled syringe
ReFacto AF 3000 UI powder and solvent for injectable solution in pre-filled syringe
moroctocog alfa (human recombinant coagulation factor VIII)
Read this label carefully before starting to use this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
1.What is ReFacto AF and how is it used
2.What you need to know before starting to use ReFacto AF
3.How to use ReFacto AF
4.Possible adverse effects
5.Storage of ReFacto AF
6.Contents of the package and additional information
ReFacto AF contains the active ingredient moroctocog alfa, human coagulation factor VIII. Factor VIII is necessary for blood to form clots and stop bleeding. In patients with hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency) it is either not present or does not function properly.
ReFacto AF is used for the treatment and prevention (prophylaxis) of bleeding episodes in adults and children of all ages (including newborns) with hemophilia A.
No use ReFacto AF
Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use ReFacto AF
-If you experience allergic reactions. Some signs of allergic reactions include difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, swelling, hives, itching, chest tightness, wheezing, and low blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that causes difficulty swallowing or breathing, redness or swelling of the hands, face, or both. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop the infusion immediately and contact your doctor or seek immediate medical assistance. In cases of severe allergic reactions, alternative treatment should be considered.
-If your bleeding does not stop as expected, contact your doctor or seek immediate medical assistance..
Other medications and ReFacto AF
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have used recently, or may need to use any other medication..
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
Driving and operating machinery
The influence of ReFacto AF on the ability to drive and operate machinery is none.
ReFacto AF contains sodium.
After reconstitution, ReFacto AF contains 1.27 mmol (or 29 mg) of sodium (main component of table salt/for cooking) per pre-filled syringe. This is equivalent to 1.5% of the maximum daily sodium intake recommended for an adult. According to your body weight and ReFacto AF dose, you may receive multiple pre-filled syringes. This should be taken into account if you follow a low-sodium diet.
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medication as indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The treatment with ReFacto AF should be initiated by a doctor with experience in treating patients with hemophilia A. Your doctor will decide the dose of ReFacto AF you should receive. This dose and its duration will depend on your individual needs for factor VIII substitution treatment. ReFacto AF is administered by injection into a vein and the injection takes several minutes. ReFacto AF injections can be administered by patients or their caregivers, provided they have received proper training.
Your doctor may modify the dose of ReFacto AF you receive during your treatment.
Consult your doctor before traveling. When traveling, you should carry enough factor VIII product for the planned treatment.
It is recommended that each time ReFacto AF is administered, you record the name on the label and the batch number of the product. You can use the detachable label on the pre-filled syringe to document the batch number in your diary or to report any side effects.
Reconstitution and Administration
The instructions provided below are a guide for the reconstitution and administration of ReFacto AF supplied in pre-filled syringe. Patients should follow the specific reconstitution and administration instructions indicated by their doctors.
ReFacto AF is administered by intravenous infusion (IV) after reconstitution. The pre-filled syringe is formed by two chambers, one chamber contains the lyophilized powder of ReFacto AF and the other chamber contains the diluent [sodium chloride solution 9 mg/ml (0.9%)]. Throughout these instructions, reference will be made to this device as the pre-filled syringe.
For reconstitution, only the pre-filled syringe provided in the package should be used. For administration, other sterile disposable syringes may be used.
ReFacto AF should not be mixed with other infusion solutions.
Nota: If you need to use more than one pre-filled syringe of ReFacto AF for infusion, each pre-filled syringe must be reconstituted according to the specific instructions. To withdraw the reconstituted contents of each pre-filled syringe, a 10cc syringe or a larger syringe with a luer lock (not included in this kit) (seeInstrucciones Adicionales) may be used.
Preparation
Reconstitution
During the reconstitution process, it is essential to maintain the ReFacto AF pre-filled syringe in a vertical position (with the white powder on top of the clear solution) to prevent possible leaks.
While holding the ReFacto AF pre-filled syringe in a vertical position, remove the gray rubber stopper and replace it with the blue ventilation stopper. This ventilation stopper has small holes that allow air to escape to prevent pressure buildup. Avoid touching the open end of the syringe or the blue ventilation stopper.
Nota: To prevent fluid leakage from the tip of the syringe, do not push the plunger with excessive force.
Visually inspect the final solution for the presence of particles or discoloration. The solution should have a transparent to slightly opalescent appearance and will be colorless. Discard the pre-filled syringe if particles or discoloration are observed.
ReFacto AF must be used within 3 hours of reconstitution or removal of the gray rubber stopper from the pre-filled syringe.
If you are not going to use the ReFacto AF solution immediately, store the syringe in a vertical position, with the blue ventilation stopper in the pre-filled syringe until you are ready for infusion. The reconstituted solution can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 hours. If you do not use it within 3 hours, discard it.
Administración (Perfusión intravenosa)
Your doctor or other healthcare professional will teach you how to administer ReFacto AF infusion. Once you have learned how to administer the infusion, you can follow the instructions included in this package insert.
ReFacto AF is administered by intravenous infusion (IV) after reconstitution of the powder with the diluent (sodium chloride 0.9%). Once reconstituted and before administration, ReFacto AF should be visually inspected for the presence of particles or discoloration.
ReFacto AF should be administered using the infusion system included in this kit, unless your doctor or other healthcare professional has given you other instructions.
ReFacto AF reconstituted should not be administered in the same tube or container with other medications.
Nota: Discard the unused solution, the empty pre-filled syringe, and medical supplies used in an appropriate container for disposing of medical waste, as these materials may harm others if not disposed of properly.
It is recommended that you record the batch number found on the label of the ReFacto AF pre-filled syringe each time you use ReFacto AF. You can use the detachable label on the ReFacto AF pre-filled syringe to record the batch number.
Instrucciones adicionales:
Reconstitución múltiple de ReFacto AF en jeringa precargada a una jeringa de 10cc o una jeringa más grande con cierre luer (las jeringas de 10cc o con cierre luer no se proporcionan en el kit).
The following instructions are for the use of multiple ReFacto AF kits in pre-filled syringe with a 10cc syringe or a larger syringe with a luer lock.
Hold the ReFacto AF pre-filled syringe in a vertical position, slowly push the plunger until almost, but not all, the air has been removed from the chamber where the product is located.
Nota: Discard the unused solution, the pre-filled syringe, and medical supplies used in an appropriate container for disposing of medical waste, as these materials may harm others if not disposed of properly.
Si usa más ReFacto AF del que debe
Consulte a su médico o farmacéutico.
Si interrumpe el tratamiento con ReFacto AF
No deje de utilizarReFacto AF sin consultar con su médico.
Si tiene cualquier otra duda sobre el uso de este medicamento, pregunte a su médico o farmacéutico.
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them
Allergic reactions
If you experiencesudden, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis),stop the infusion immediatelyand consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following early symptoms of allergic reactions:
Severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing and fainting (or near-fainting), require immediate emergency treatment. Sudden, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) are rare (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)
Development of inhibitors
In children who have not received prior treatment with factor VIII-containing medications, inhibitors (see section 2) may develop very frequently (more than 1 in 10 patients); however, in patients who have received prior treatment with factor VIII (more than 150 days of treatment), the risk is rare (less than 1 in 100 patients). If this occurs, the medications you or your child take may not work properly and you or your child may experience persistent bleeding. In this case, contact your doctor immediately.
Very common side effects(may affect more than 1 in 10 patients)
Common side effects(may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)
Rare side effects(may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)
Reporting of side effects
If you experienceany type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is apossibleside effect not listed in this leaflet.You can also report them directly to theSpanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicinal Products for Human Use:www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the outer packaging and on the pre-filled syringe label after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Store and transport refrigerated (between 2°C and 8°C). Do not freeze to avoid damaging the pre-filled syringe.
For your convenience, the medication can be removed from storage and stored at room temperature (up to 25ºC) for a single period of 3 months at most. At the end of this storage period at room temperature, the product should not be refrigerated again, but rather used or discarded. Note on the outer packaging the date when ReFacto AF in pre-filled syringe is removed from the refrigerator and placed at room temperature (up to 25ºC). Keep the pre-filled syringe within the outer packaging to protect it from light.
The reconstituted product must be used within 3 hours after reconstitution or removal of the grey stopper.
The solution will be clear to slightly opalescent and colorless. Do not use this medication if it appears turbid or contains visible particles.
Medicines should not be disposed of through the drains or in the trash. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and unused medications. In this way, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of ReFacto AF
-The active ingredient is moroctocog alfa (recombinant factor VIII). Each pre-filled syringe of ReFacto AF contains nominally 250, 500, 1000, 2000 or 3000UI of moroctocog alfa.
To reconstitute moroctocog alfa, a solvent [injectable sodium chloride solutionof9mg/ml (0.9%)] is included in the pre-filled syringe of ReFacto AF.
-The other components are sucrose, calcium chloride dihydrate, L-histidine, polysorbate 80 and sodium chloride (see section 2 “ReFacto AF contains sodium”).
-After reconstitution with the solvent [sodium chloride solutionof9mg/ml (0.9%)], the prepared injection solution contains 62.5, 125, 250, 500 or 750UI of moroctocog alfa per ml, respectively (according to the potency of moroctocog alfa, i.e. 250, 500, 1000, 2000 or 3000UI).
Appearance of the product and contents of the pack
ReFacto AF is a pre-filled syringe with powder and solvent for injection solution that contains the powder of ReFacto AF in the upper chamber and the solvent[injectable sodium chloride solutionof9mg/ml (0.9%)] in the lower chamber.
The contents of the pack are:
Marketing Authorization Holder
Pfizer Europe MA EEIG
Boulevard de la Plaine 17
1050Brussels
Belgium
Wyeth Farma, S.A.
Autovía del Norte A-1 Km23
Algete Km 1 exit
28700 San Sebastián de los Reyes
Madrid
Spain
For more information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the marketing authorization holder.
Spain
Pfizer, S.L.
Phone: +34 91 490 99 00
Last review date of this leaflet: 09/2021
For detailed information about this medicine, please visit the website of the European Medicines Agency:http://www.ema.europa.eu/.
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