Kovaltry Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Antihemophilic Factor VIII (recombinant) 250 IU, 500 IU, 1000 IU, 2000 IU, 3000 IU; per vial; lyophilized pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution; preservative-free.
Pharmacological Class
Clotting factor.
How Supplied
Kit—1 (vial w. diluent and adapter)
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Kovaltry Indications
Indications
In patients with Hemophilia A: to treat and control bleeding episodes, for perioperative management, and routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes.
Kovaltry Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Dosage Required (IU) = Body Weight (kg) × Desired % Factor VIII Increase × 0.5. Individualize. Infuse over 1–15mins. Bleeding: Minor: obtain 20–40% FVIII increase; may repeat every 12–24hrs for ≥1 day until resolved or healing is achieved; Moderate: obtain 30–60% FVIII increase; may repeat every 12–24hrs for 3–4 days until pain and acute disability resolved; Major: obtain 60–100% FVIII increase; may repeat every 8–24hrs until resolved. Perioperative: Minor (pre- and post-op): obtain 30–60% FVIII increase; may repeat every 24hrs for ≥1 day until healed; Major (pre- and post-op): obtain 80–100% FVIII increase; may repeat every 8–24hrs until adequately healed, then continue for ≥7 days to maintain Factor VIII activity of 30–60%. Routine prophylaxis: >12yrs: 20–40 IU/kg 2–3 times weekly; ≤12yrs: 25–50 IU/kg 2–3 times weekly or every other day according to requirements.
Kovaltry Contraindications
Contraindications
Mouse or hamster protein sensitivity.
Kovaltry Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Kovaltry Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Confirm Factor VIII deficiency prior to treatment. Monitor for development of Factor VIII inhibitors. Cardiovascular disease or risk factors. Discontinue if hypersensitivity reactions occur. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Kovaltry Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Kovaltry Interactions
Not Applicable
Kovaltry Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Headache, pyrexia, pruritus, inj site reactions, rash; antibody formation, catheter-related infections.
Kovaltry Clinical Trials
See Literature
Kovaltry Note
Not Applicable
Kovaltry Patient Counseling
See Literature
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