Kogenate FS and Zilretta injection

• Generic Name: antihemophilic factor
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Advate, Adynovate, Afstyla, Eloctate with Fc Fusion Protein, Helixate FS, Kogenate FS, Kovaltry, Novoeight, Nuwiq, Recombinate, Xyntha, Hemofil-M, Koate-DVI, Monoclate-P, Jivi, Obizur

Kogenate FS contains recombinant antihemophilic factor. Antihemophilic factor is a naturally occurring protein in the blood that helps blood to clot. A lack of antihemophilic factor VIII is the cause of hemophilia A.

Kogenate FS works by temporarily raising levels of factor VIII in the blood to aid in clotting.

Kogenate FS is used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in adults and children with hemophilia A. It is also used to control bleeding related to surgery or dentistry in a person with hemophilia, and to prevent joint damage in people age 16 or older with severe hemophilia A and no prior joint damage.

Kogenate FS is not for use in people with von Willebrand disease.

• Generic Name: triamcinolone
• Dosage Forms: extended-release injectable suspension kit
• Other Brand Names: Kenalog-40, Zilretta, Aristocort, Azmacort

Zilretta is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Zilretta is used to treat many different types of inflammatory conditions, including severe allergic reactions, skin disorders, severe colitis, inflammation of the joints or tendons, blood cell disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, lung disorders, and problems caused by low adrenal gland hormones.

Zilretta is also used to treat certain skin disorders caused by autoimmune conditions such as lupus, psoriasis, lichen planus, and others.

Different brands of triamcinolone injection have different uses.

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