FVIII level required (% or IU/dL):
80–100 (pre- and post-operative)
Dose within one hour before surgery to achieve FVIII activity within the target range. Repeat every 8 to 24 hours to maintain FVIII activity within the target range†
can be used to treat bleeding episodes. Instead of replacing the missing factor, they go around (or bypass) the factors that are blocked by the inhibitors to help the body form a normal clot.32
are artificial proteins that are designed to mimic the function of the missing factor. They bridge together two different types of factors to help continue the natural clotting mechanism.32
can directly remove inhibitors from the person's blood, the process can however take quite a long time, from months to years of therapy.32
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