Antihemophilic Factor

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Overview:

Antihemophilic Factor
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Binds factor IXa along with calcium and phospholipid, This complex converts factor X to factor Xa to facilitate clotting cascade. For treatment of hemophilia A, von Willebrand diseae, Factor XIII deficiency

Mechanism Of Action:
Not Available

News Articles on Antihemophilic Factor

Bayer HealthCare and Maxygen Announce Hematology Agreement  -  Jul 1, 2008
About Kogenate® FS/KOGENATE® Bayer Kogenate® FS (Antihemophilic Factor [Recombinant]) / KOGENATE® Bayer (Recombinant Coagulation Factor VIII [octocog alfa]) WELT ONLINE,

Bayer HealthCare Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Kogenate(R ...  -  May 31, 2008
Kogenate(R) FS (Antihemophilic Factor [Recombinant]) is a recombinant factor VIII treatment indicated for the treatment of hemophilia A. The most frequently PR Newswire (press release),

National Hemophilia Foundation Applauds First von Willebrand ...  -  May 6, 2008
Products include Humate-P(R) Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex (Human) Dried, Pasteurized, for the treatment of von Willebrand disease, PR Newswire (press release),

Bayer HealthCare's New EZ-Log Web Client Provides Additional ...  -  23 Apr 2008
Kogenate® FS, Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), is a recombinant factor VIII treatment indicated for the treatment of hemophilia A. The most frequently Medical News Today (press release),

Bayer donates €250000 for patients with hemophilia and provides ...  -  Apr 17, 2008
Approximately 400000 people around the world have hemophilia A. Kogenate FS (Antihemophilic Factor [Recombinant]) / KOGENATE Bayer (Recombinant Coagulation PharmaLive.com (press release),

Wyeth Reports Earnings Results for the 2008 First Quarter  -  Apr 22, 2008
In February, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved XYNTHA(TM) (Antihemophilic Factor [Recombinant], Plasma/Albumin-Free), a recombinant factor MSN Money

CSL Behring Signs Agreements With Canadian Blood Services and Hema ...  -  Apr 3, 2008
Humate-P(R) is a stable, purified, sterile, lyophilized concentrate of Antihemophilic Factor (Human) and von Willebrand Factor (vWF) (Human) complex used FOXBusiness

Contracts Provide Canadians With Access And Choice To Critical ...  -  Apr 3, 2008
Baxter will supply Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec with commercial products, including ADVATE® [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Medical News Today (press release),

Baxter Reports Solid First Quarter Financial Results and Raises ...  -  Apr 17, 2008
...including ADVATE [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma/Albumin-Free Method (rAHF-PFM)] and immune globulin intravenous (IGIV), as well as solid Biloxi Sun Herald,

Recombinant Antihemophilic Factor, Xyntha™ Gets FDA Nod For ...  -  Feb 24, 2008
A recombinant antihemophilic factor (Xyntha™ | Wyeth), free from both albumin and plasma, has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of hemophilia A. Medi News Direct,

Wyeth's XYNTHA Approved by FDA for Treatment of Hemophilia A  -  Feb 21, 2008
XYNTHA(TM) Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma/Albumin-Free is indicated for the control and prevention of bleeding episodes in patients with FOXBusiness

FDA approves Wyeth's Xyntha treatment for hemophilia A  -  Feb 21, 2008
...in the US The treatment, called Xyntha Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) Plasma/Albumin Free, is a genetically-engineered version of factor VIII, MarketWatch

Dyax Corp receives first market approval from Licensing and Funded ...  -  Feb 29, 2008
...has received first marketing approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for XYNTHA (Antihemophilic Factor [Recombinant], Plasma/Albumin-Free), Trading Markets (press release),

Wyeth's Hemophilia Treatment Given Thumbs Up  -  Feb 26, 2008
Xyntha (antihemophilic factor [recombinant], plasma/albumin-free) is manufactured using nanofiltration purification technology. FDA news (subscription),

Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in US District Courts  -  Feb 21, 2008
Novartis alleges that Wyeth infringes on the patents by making and selling recombinant antihemophilic Factor VIII (known by the trade name ReFacto). Southeast Texas Record,

FDA Okays new hemophilia treatment  -  Feb 21, 2008
Xyntha Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) Plasma/Albumin Free is a genetically engineered version of factor VIII, a protein that is essential for the blood Food Consumer,

Market Report -- In Play (WYE)  -  Feb 21, 2008
Wyeth's XYNTHA approved by FDA for treatment of hemophilia A Co announces that it has received approval from the FDA for XYNTHA (Antihemophilic Factor MSN Money

Dyax Corp. Announces First Market Approval from Licensing and ...  -  Feb 28, 2008
...recently received market approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for XYNTHATM (Antihemophilic Factor [Recombinant], Plasma/Albumin-Free), WELT ONLINE,

Neenah boy's diagnosis gives family a rare insight into bleeding ...  -  Mar 4, 2008
It is Sebastian's medicine, Helixate FS Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant). He receives injections every other day in the permanent port installed in his Appleton Post Crescent,

Wyeth Receives FDA Approval For Hemophilia A Drug XYNTHA - Update ...  -  Feb 28, 2008
...maker Wyeth (WYE), on Thursday said it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for XYNTHA or Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), RTT News,

DYAX: Wyeth Receives FDA Approval of XYNTHA(TM) for Hemophilia A  -  Feb 28, 2008
...(DYAX) announced that Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (WYE), has received market approval from the FDA for XYNTHA(TM) (Antihemophilic Factor Trading Markets (press release),

Wyeth's Xyntha gets FDA approval for treatment of hemophilia A  -  Feb 21, 2008
The US Food and Drug Administration Thursday licensed Wyeth (NYSE:WYE PR) (NYSE:WYE) Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Xyntha Antihemophilic Factor Plasma, CNNMoney.com

St. Mary Land & Exploration Q4 Adj. Earnings Rise - Quick Facts [SM]  -  Feb 21, 2008
...a division of Wyeth (WYE) on Thursday said it received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for Xyntha or Antihemophilic Factor, RTT News,

Hemophilia Drug Approved by FDA  -  Feb 21, 2008
More precisely, Xyntha Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) Plasma/Albumin Free, made by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, targets patients who suffer from Hemophilia eFluxMedia

Baxter Achieves Record Sales and Earnings for Full-Year 2007  -  Jan 24, 2008
This growth was driven by double-digit increases across all product categories, including record sales of ADVATE, Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), CNNMoney.com

CSL Behring Expands Into Middle East Market with Haemate(R) P  -  19 Dec 2007
...such as Haemate-P, Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex (Human) Dried, Pasteurized ; and oral contraceptives to reduce menstrual bleeding BourSonews,

Bayer HealthCare Enhances Data Collection of EZ-Log Patient ...  -  Dec 17, 2007
Now equipped with laser scanners, the enhanced Kogenate® FS, Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), EZ-Log Electronic Patient Diary provides more consistent PR Web (press release),

Baxter Reports Strong Third Quarter Sales and Earnings  -  Oct 18, 2007
Sales of ADVATE [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma/Albumin-Free Method], a therapy used in the treatment of hemophilia A, exceeded $300 million in PR Newswire (press release),

You Can Be Your Own Blood Donor  -  Sep 21, 2007
...into multiple components, such as red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and antihemophilic factor, for transfusion to individuals with different needs. Consumer Affairs

Prophylactic Use of Recombinant Factor VIII Prevents Joint Disease ...  -  Aug 9, 2007
Kogenate(R) FS (Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant)) is a recombinant factor VIII treatment. In Canada, Kogenate(R) FS is indicated for the treatment of PharmaLive.com (press release),

Prophylactic Use of Recombinant Factor VIII Prevents Joint Disease ...  -  Aug 9, 2007
About Kogenate(R) FS/KOGENATE(R) Bayer Kogenate(R) FS (Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant)) is a recombinant factor VIII treatment. CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),

Biovitrum Strengthens Its Relationship with Wyeth - Starts to Co ...  -  Aug 8, 2007
ReFacto Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) is indicated for the control and prevention of hemorrhagic episodes and for surgical prophylaxis and for Business Wire (press release),

Baxter Raises 2007 Earnings Guidance Following Strong Second ...  -  Jul 19, 2007
CNNMoney.comThis performance was a result of robust growth across multiple products, including ADVATE(R) [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma/Albumin-Free

Baxter receives FDA approval for new dosage of Advate for hemophilia A  -  Jul 12, 2007
News-Medical.net,Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new 3000 IU (5mL) dosage strength of ADVATE [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma/Albumin-Free Method].

Bayer HealthCare Announces New 2000 IU Vial Size for Kogenate(R ...  -  Jun 29, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Kogenate(R) FS, Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), is a recombinant factor VIII treatment indicated for the treatment of hemophilia A. The most frequently

Bayer HealthCare Announces New 2000 IU Vial Size for Kogenate(R ...  -  Jun 29, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),About Kogenate(R) FS Kogenate(R) FS, Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), is a recombinant factor VIII treatment indicated for the treatment of hemophilia

Bayer HealthCare Announces New 2000 IU Vial Size for Kogenate FS ...  -  Jun 29, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Kogenate(R) FS, Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), is a recombinant factor VIII treatment indicated for the treatment of hemophilia A. The most frequently

Orphan News :: Treatment & Health  -  Jun 22, 2007
Checkbiotech.org (press release),The kit also includes an infusion mat, tourniquet, butterfly needles, a biohazard disposal container, flush syringe and ReFacto(R) Antihemophilic Factor

Humate-P(R) Approved To Prevent Excessive Bleeding In Patients ...  -  May 1, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Humate-P(R) (Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex [Human]), CSL Behring's factor replacement therapy for the treatment of hemophilia A and

Humate-P(R) Approved to Prevent Excessive Bleeding in Patients ...  -  Apr 30, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Humate-P is contraindicated in individuals with a history of anaphylactic or severe systemic response to antihemophilic factor or von Willebrand factor

Talecris Provides Educational Grant to Support World Federation of ...  -  May 3, 2007
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),..."Our commitment to the hemophilia community goes beyond our offering of Koate(R)-DVI (Antihemophilic Factor (Human)). Not only does this grant improve

FDA approves new treatment for von Willebrand disease  -  May 1, 2007
News-Medical.net,The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Humate-P (Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex) for the prevention of excessive

FDA Approves Product to Treat Common Bleeding Disorder  -  Apr 30, 2007
DG NewsROCKVILLE, MD -- April 30, 2007 -- The FDA has approved Humate-P (Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex) for the prevention of excessive

FDA OKs drug to treat bleeding disorder  -  Apr 30, 2007
PhysOrg.com,Humate-P (Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex) was approved for prevention of excessive bleeding during and after surgery in certain

FDA Approves Product to Treat Common Bleeding Disorder  -  Apr 30, 2007
Compliance Home,...(April 29, 2007)-- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Humate-P (Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex) for the prevention of

FDA Approves Drug For Common Bleeding Disorder, Humate-P  -  Apr 28, 2007
Medical News Today,Humate-P (Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex), a drug designed for the treatment of excessive bleeding during and after surgery,

Humate-P Approved for Prevention of Excessive Bleeding in von ...  -  Apr 30, 2007
Facts and Comparisons,The FDA has approved CSL Behring's Humate-P (antihemophilic factor/von Willebrand factor complex [human]) to prevent excessive bleeding during and after

ZLB Behring Announces Availability of Humate-P(R) with Smaller Diluent  -  Apr 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),15 /PRNewswire/ -- ZLB Behring today announced that Humate-P(R) (Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex (Human), Dried, Pasteurized) is now

International Approvals: Solaraze, Nasonex, Advate  -  Dec 5, 2006
Medscape (subscription)Pharmacokinetics of the drug and antihemophilic factor VIII [recombinant] (Recombinate, also made by Baxter) were assessed in a comparative study reporting

Baxter Receives Marketing Approval for Advate in Japan  Oct 24, 2006
Furthermore, pharmacokinetics of ADVATE and RECOMBINATE [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant)] were assessed in a comparative pharmacokinetic study reporting ... -PharmaLive.com (press release), Baxter Reports Strong Earnings for the Third Quarter With EPS of ...  Oct 24, 2006
...was growth from several products used for the treatment of hemophilia and immune disorders, including ADVATE [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma ... -Drug Newswire (press release), Baxter Announces Launch of BAXJECT(R) II Needle-Less Transfer ...  Oct 11, 2006
BAXJECT II is the newest convenience feature to be added to ADVATE [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma/Albumin- Free Method], the only factor VIII ... -PR Newswire (press release), GFWC Study Club’s next Blood Drive is October 18th  Oct 12, 2006
A patient who needs blood cannot wait. Most of the blood collected is divided into red blood cells, platelets, plasma and antihemophilic factor. ... -Enderlin Independent, Baxter Receives Health Canada Approval for Advate(R) ...  Aug 2, 2006
CANADA -- August 2, 2006 -- Baxter Corporation (Canada) announced today that Health Canada has approved Advate ® [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma ... -DG News

Baxter Receives Health Canada Approval for ADVATE  Aug 2, 2006
PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Baxter Corporation (Canada) announced today that Health Canada has approved ADVATE(R) [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma ... -PharmaLive.com

Baxter Receives Health Canada Approval for ADVATE  Aug 2, 2006
2 /CNW/ -- Baxter Corporation (Canada) announced today that Health Canada has approved ADVATE(R) [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma/Albumin Free ... -CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse)

Video B-roll via satellite - Baxter receives Health Canada ...  Aug 2, 2006
STORY SUMMARY: TORONTO, ON - Baxter Corporation (Canada) announced today that Health Canada has approved ADVATE(R) (Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma ... -Canada NewsWire

Bayer HealthCare Introduces Free Product Trial Program For ...  Jul 17, 2006
...with hemophilia A in the United States a one-time opportunity to experience treatment with Kogenate FS (Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Formulated with ... -Genetic Engineering News

Baxter's Second Quarter Sales and Earnings Exceed Expectations  Jul 20, 2006
...disorders and hemophilia, including Baxter's portfolio of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) products and ADVATE [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma ... -PR Newswire



Baxter Receives FDA Approval for Ultra-High Dosage Strength of ...  May 9, 2006
...that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new 2000 IU (5mL) Ultra-High dosage of ADVATE® [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma ... - Yahoo! News

Bayer posts strong quarter as pharma advances  Apr 27, 2006
Leading the charge were recently-launched cancer drug Nexavar (sorafenib) and Kogenate (recombinant antihemophilic factor) for haemophilia. ... - Pharma Times (subscription)



Bayer's share price falls on 4Q results 06 Mar 2006
...in January 2005, as well as a good performance by erectile dysfunction drug Levitra (vardenafil), Kogenate (recombinant antihemophilic factor) and Trasylol ... - Pharma Times (subscription),

ZLB Behring Announces Availability of Humate-P(R) with Smaller ...  Feb 15, 2006
15 /PRNewswire/ -- ZLB Behring today announced that Humate-P(R) (Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex (Human), Dried, Pasteurized) is now ... - PR Newswire,

ZLB Behring Announces Availability of Humate-P with Smaller ... Feb 15, 2006
KING OF PRUSSIA, Penn., February 15, 2006 /PRNewswire/ -- ZLB Behring today announced that Humate-P(R) (Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex ... - PharmaLive.com,

Baxter's ADVATE Achieves One Billion Unit Milestone  Jan 31, 2006
Corporation, the leading global hemophilia therapy provider, announced today that accumulated sales of ADVATE(R) [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma ... - PR Newswire,

Cytyc 4Q Profit Rises to $33.4 Million and Baxter's ADVATE ... Feb 2, 2006
NYSE: BAX), the leading global hemophilia therapy provider, announced today that accumulated sales of ADVATE® [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma ... - Financial News USA,

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Antihemophilic Factor is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsCoagulation factor VIII precursor;Procoagulant component;Antihemophilic factor;AHF; Human recombinant antihemophilic factor (AHF) or Factor VIII, 2332 residues, glycosylated, produced by CHO cells

Drug Category:
Antihemophilic Factor is categorized under the following by the FDA: Coagulants; Thrombotic Agents; hemostatics (20:12.16)

Dosage Forms:
POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Absorption:
Not Available

Interactions:
Not Available



Chemical IUPAC Name:
Not Available

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