Coagulation factor IX and Tiagabine Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: coagulation factor ix
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alphanine SD, Alprolix, BeneFIX, Idelvion, Ixinity, Mononine, Rebinyn, Rixubis, BeneFIX 250 Int'l Units, BeneFIX

Coagulation factor IX is a man-made protein similar to a natural protein in the body that helps the blood to clot.

Coagulation factor IX is used to treat or prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia B. This medication is not for treating people with hemophilia A factor VIII deficiency.

Coagulation factor IX may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tiagabine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Gabitril

Adjunctive therapy (i.e., in combination with other anticonvulsants) of partial seizures in adults and children ≥12 years of age.

Effective in reducing seizure frequency in patients with simple and/or complex partial seizures refractory to therapy with one or more conventional anticonvulsant drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate).

Safety and efficacy for any indication other than the management of partial seizures not established; unlabeled (off-label) use has been associated with new-onset seizures, including status epilepticus. Use of tiagabine for unlabeled indications is strongly discouraged. (See Seizures in Nonepileptic Patients under Cautions.)