Alphanate and Sonata

• Generic Name: antihemophilic factor / von willebrand factor
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Alphanate, Humate-P, Wilate, Wilstart, Dried Factor VIII Fraction Type 8Y, Haemate P, Optivate

Antihemophilic and von Willebrand factors are naturally occurring proteins in the blood that help the blood to clot.

A lack of antihemophilic factor VIII is the cause of hemophilia A. A lack of von Willebrand factor is the cause of von Willebrand disease. Alphanate works by temporarily raising levels of factor VIII or von Willebrand factor in the blood to aid in clotting.

Alphanate is a combination medicine used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in people with von Willebrand disease.

Alphanate is also used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A.

Alphanate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: zaleplon
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Sonata

Sonata (zaleplon) is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems (insomnia).

Sonata is used to treat insomnia.

Sonata causes relaxation to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.