Sodium ferric gluconate complex Intravenous and Von Willebrand Factor

• Generic Name: sodium ferric gluconate complex
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ferrlecit, Nulecit

Sodium ferric gluconate complex injection is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (not enough iron in the blood). It is used in patients with kidney disease who are receiving dialysis and a medicine called epoetin to prevent anemia. Sodium ferric gluconate complex is an iron replacement product.

Iron is a mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells. When the body does not get enough iron, the number of red blood cells is lower than normal. This condition is called iron deficiency (iron shortage) or iron deficiency anemia.

Sodium ferric gluconate complex is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: antihemophilic factor / von willebrand factor
• Dosage Forms: powder for solution, for intravenous use
• 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. antihemophilic and von Willebrand factor complex works by temporarily raising levels of factor VIII or von Willebrand factor in the blood to aid in clotting.

Antihemophilic and von Willebrand factor complex is a combination medicine used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in people with von Willebrand disease.

Antihemophilic and von Willebrand factor complex is also used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A.

Antihemophilic and von Willebrand factor complex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.