Alphanate and Staxyn

• 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: vardenafil
• Dosage Forms: tablet, orally disintegrating
• Other Brand Names: Levitra, Staxyn

Staxyn (vardenafil) relaxes muscles found in the walls of blood vessels and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body.

Staxyn orally disintegrating tablets are used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence).

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