Nuwik / nuwiq®

Ukraine
Brand name Nuwik / nuwiq®
Form powder and solvent for injection solution
Active substance / Dosage
Prescription type prescription only
ATC code
Registration number UA/17140/01/04
Nuwik / nuwiq® powder and solvent for injection solution

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT NUWIQ® (NUWIQ®)

Composition:

Active substance: simoctocog alfa (recombinant coagulation factor VIII);

One vial of powder for solution for injection contains simoctocog alfa (recombinant coagulation factor VIII) 250 IU or 500 IU, or 1000 IU, or 2000 IU;

Excipients: sodium chloride; sucrose; L-arginine hydrochloride; calcium chloride, dihydrate; poloxamer 188; sodium citrate, dihydrate.

Solvent: water for injections.

Pharmaceutical form. Powder and solvent for solution for injection.

Main physicochemical properties:

Powder: white solid. A small amount of white powder may be present.

Solvent: clear, colorless liquid, free from particles.

Pharmacotherapeutic group. Antihemorrhagics. Coagulation factor VIII.

ATC code B02BD02.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

Blood coagulation factor VIII binds to von Willebrand factor in the patient's circulation. Activated factor VIII acts as a cofactor for activated factor IX, reducing the time required for conversion of factor X to activated factor X. Activated factor X then converts prothrombin to thrombin. Thrombin subsequently converts fibrinogen into fibrin, leading to clot formation.

Hemophilia A is a hereditary, sex-linked disorder caused by congenital deficiency of coagulation factor VIII:C, resulting in bleeding into joints, muscles, and internal organs, occurring either spontaneously or following accidental or surgical trauma. Replacement therapy increases factor VIII levels in plasma, thereby temporarily correcting the deficiency of blood coagulation factor VIII and reducing the tendency to bleed.

Adult population and patients aged 12–65 years.

Prophylaxis: In a clinical trial involving 32 adult patients with severe hemophilia A, the mean prophylactic dose of Nuwiq was 468.7 IU/kg/month. Bleeding treatment: The mean dose used to treat bleeding episodes in patients receiving prophylaxis was 33.0 IU/kg. In another clinical trial, 22 adult patients received on-demand treatment. A mean dose of 30.9 IU/kg was administered in a total of 986 bleeding episodes. Overall, minor bleeds required lower mean doses, while major bleeds required up to three times higher mean doses.

Individualized prophylaxis: Individualized prophylaxis based on pharmacokinetic (PK) assessment was evaluated in 66 previously treated adult patients (PTPs) with severe hemophilia A. After a standard 1- to 3-month prophylaxis phase (receiving doses every other day or three times weekly), 44 (67%) patients transitioned to a dosing regimen individualized based on their PK assessment, and 40 patients completed 6 months of prophylaxis according to the prescribed dose and regimen. Of these patients, 34 (85%) received treatment twice weekly or less frequently. Thirty-three (82.5%) patients experienced no bleeding episodes, and 36 (90.0%) had no spontaneous bleeds. The mean + SD annualized (calculated on a yearly basis) bleeding rate (ABR) was 1.2 + 3.9, and the mean + SD dose was 52.2 + 12.2 IU/kg per injection and 99.7 + 25.6 IU/kg per week.

It should be noted that the annualized bleeding rate (ABR) is not comparable across different factor concentrates or between different clinical trials.

Pediatric population

Data were obtained from 29 previously treated children aged 2 to 5 years, 31 children aged 6 to 12 years, and one 14-year-old adolescent. The mean prophylactic injectable dose was 37.8 IU/kg. Twenty patients received mean doses exceeding 45 IU/kg. The mean monthly prophylactic dose of Nuwiq was 521.9 IU/kg. Children received a higher mean dose of Nuwiq for bleeding treatment (43.9 IU/kg) compared to adults (33.0 IU/kg), as well as higher mean doses for treatment of both minor and major bleeds (78.2 IU/kg vs. 41.7 IU/kg). Younger children generally required higher mean doses (6–12 years: 43.9 IU/kg; 2–5 years: 52.6 IU/kg). These findings were confirmed during long-term follow-up of 49 such children treated over an additional mean period of approximately 30 months (range 9.5 to 52 months); during this period, 45% of children had no spontaneous bleeds.

Data from 108 previously untreated patients (PUPs) with severe hemophilia A (˂1% FVIII:C) were obtained in a prospective, open-label clinical trial. In most patients, prophylactic treatment was initiated after the occurrence of the first bleeding episode requiring treatment.

Pharmacokinetics.

Adult population

Table 1.

Pharmacokinetic parameters of Nuwiq (50 IU/kg dose) in adults aged 18 to 65 years with severe hemophilia A who were previously treated (n=20).

Pharmacokinetic parameters

Chromogenic assay

Mean ± SD

Median (range)

AUC (hr*AU/mL)

22.6 ± 8.0

22.3 (8.4 – 38.1)

T 1/2 (hr)

14.7 ± 10.4

12.5 (5.4 – 55.6)

IVR (%/AU/kg)

2.5 ± 0.4

2.5 (1.7 – 3.2)

CL (mL/hr/kg)

3.0 ± 1.2

2.7 (1.5 – 6.4)

AUC - area under the curve (FVIII:C), T½ - half-life

IVR - in vivo recovery, CL - clearance, SD - standard deviation

Table 2.

Pharmacokinetic parameters of Nuwiq drug (50 IU/kg dose) in children aged 6 to 12 years with severe hemophilia A, previously treated (n=12).

Pharmacokinetic parameters

Chromogenic assay

Mean ± SD

Median (range)

AUC (hr*MU/mL)

13.2 ± 3.4

12.8 (7.8 – 19.1)

T 1/2 (hr)

10.0 ± 1.9

9.9 (7.6 – 14.1)

IVR (%/MU/kg)

1.9 ± 0.4

1.9 (1.2 – 2.6)

CL (mL/hr/kg)

4.3 ± 1.2

4.2 (2.8 – 6.9)

AUC - area under the curve (FVIII:C), T½ - half-life

IVR - in vivo recovery, CL - clearance, SD - standard deviation

Table 3.

Pharmacokinetic parameters of Nuwiq after administration of a 50 IU/kg dose in previously treated children aged 2 to 5 years with severe haemophilia A (n=13).

Pharmacokinetic parameters

Chromogenic assay

Mean ± SD

Median (range)

AUC (hr*MO/mL)

11.7 ± 5.3

10.5 (4.9 – 23.8)

T 1/2 (hr)

9.5 ± 3.3

8.2 (4.3 – 17.3)

IVR (%/MO/kg)

1.9 ± 0.3

1.8 (1.5 – 2.4)

CL (mL/hr/kg)

5.4 ± 2.4

5.1 (2.3 – 10.9)

AUC - area under the curve (FVIII:C), T½ - half-life

IVR - in vivo recovery, CL - clearance, SD - standard deviation

Paediatric population

According to published data, recovery values and half-life were lower in younger children compared to adults, while clearance values were higher, which may be partly explained by a larger plasma volume per kilogram of body weight in younger patients.

Subgroups by body weight

Table 4.

Pharmacokinetic parameters of the medicinal product Nuwiq (dose 50 IU/kg) in adults aged 18 to 65 years with severe haemophilia A, previously treated (n=20), by patient body weight

Pharmacokinetic parameters

All patients

(n =20)

Normal body weight

(n =14)

Pre-obesity

(n =4)

Obesity

(n =2)

Chromogenic assay, mean ± SD

AUC (h*IU/mL)

22.6 ± 8.0

20.4 ± 6.9

24.9 ± 8.9

33.5 ± 6.5

T 1/2 (h)

14.7 ± 10.4

14.7 ± 12.1

13.4 ± 5.9

17.2 ± 4.8

IVR (%/IU/kg)

2.5 ± 0.4

2.4 ± 0.4

2.7 ± 0.4

2.8 ± 0.3

CL (mL/h/kg)

3.0 ± 1.2

3.2 ± 1.3

2.6 ± 1.0

1.8 ± 0.4

Chromogenic assay, median (range)

AUC (h*IU/mL)

22.3 (8.4 – 38.1)

21.2 (8.4– 32.6)

23.3 (17.4 – 35.5)

33.5 (28.9 – 38.1)

T 1/2 (h)

12.5 (5.4 – 55.6)

12.3 (5.4– 55.6)

11.2 (9.3 – 22.0)

17.2 (13.8 – 20.6)

IVR (%/IU/kg)

2.5 (1.7 – 3.2)

2.4 (1.7 – 3.1)

2.8 (2.3 – 3.2)

2.8 (2.6 – 3.0)

CL (mL/h/kg)

2.7 (1.5 – 6.4)

2.8 (1.7 – 6.4)

2.5 (1.6 – 3.7)

1.8 (1.5 – 2.0)

Normal body mass BMI - 18.5 – 25 kg/m², Increased body mass: BMI 25 – 30 kg/m², Obesity: BMI > 30 kg/m², SD - standard deviation

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Treatment and prevention of bleeding in patients with haemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency).

The Nuwiq medicinal product can be used in patients of all age groups.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients of the medicinal product.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.

No studies on interactions between the Nuwiq medicinal product and other medicinal products have been conducted.

Special precautions for use.

Traceability

To improve traceability of biological medicinal products, the name and batch number of the administered product should be clearly recorded.

The specific activity of Nuwiq is approximately 9500 IU/mg protein.

Simoctocog alfa (recombinant DNA coagulation factor VIII) is a pure protein consisting of 1440 amino acids. The amino acid sequence is similar to the 90+80 kDa form of human factor VIII plasma (i.e., with the B-domain removed). Nuwiq is produced using recombinant DNA technology in genetically modified human embryonic kidney (HEK) 293F cells. No materials of animal or human origin are added during the manufacturing process or to the final medicinal product.

Hypersensitivity

As with any intravenous protein-containing product, there is a possibility of developing allergic reactions and hypersensitivity. Nuwiq contains trace amounts of human cell proteins that differ from factor VIII. If symptoms of hypersensitivity occur, administration of the medicinal product should be immediately discontinued and medical help sought. Patients should be informed about early signs of hypersensitivity reactions such as urticaria, generalized urticaria, sensation of chest tightness, dyspnea, wheezing, hypotension, and anaphylaxis.

In case of shock, standard medical treatment for shock should be initiated.

Inhibitors

Development of neutralizing antibodies (inhibitors) to factor VIII is a known complication occurring during treatment of patients with hemophilia A. These inhibitors are usually immunoglobulins IgG directed against the procoagulant activity of factor VIII and are quantified in Bethesda Units (BU) per 1 mL of plasma using a modified assay. The risk of inhibitor development correlates with disease severity and is influenced by exposure to factor VIII, being highest during the first 50 exposure days, but persists throughout life, although the risk is rare.

Cases of recurrent inhibitor formation (low titer) have been observed when switching from one recombinant factor VIII product to another in patients who had previously received treatment for more than 100 days and had a history of inhibitor development. Therefore, careful monitoring of all patients for inhibitor development is recommended following any change in medicinal product.

The clinical significance of inhibitor formation depends on the inhibitor titer: low-titer inhibitors, whether transient or persistently low, pose a lower risk of inadequate clinical response compared to high-titer inhibitors.

Careful monitoring of all patients receiving treatment with recombinant coagulation factor VIII is required for inhibitor development through appropriate clinical observation and laboratory testing. If expected plasma factor VIII activity levels are not achieved or if bleeding is not controlled with appropriate dosing, assays should be performed to determine the presence of factor VIII inhibitors. In patients with high-titer inhibitors, factor VIII therapy may be ineffective, and alternative therapeutic options such as immune tolerance induction (ITI) should be considered. Treatment of such patients should be managed by physicians experienced in the treatment of hemophilia and factor VIII inhibitor management.

Cardiovascular complications

In patients with existing cardiovascular risk factors, replacement therapy with FVIII may increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

Complications associated with catheter use

If a central venous access device (CVAD) is required, the risk of complications related to its use, including local infections, bacteremia, and catheter-related thrombosis, should be considered.

It is strongly recommended that the name and batch (lot) number of the Nuwiq medicinal product be recorded each time the product is administered, to allow identification of any relationship between the patient's condition and the administered product batch.

All warnings apply to both adults and children.

Information on excipients (sodium content)

1 mL of reconstituted solution contains 7.35 mg (18.4 mg sodium per vial), which is essentially "sodium-free."

However, depending on body weight and dosage, a patient may receive more than one vial. This information should be taken into account by patients on a sodium-controlled diet.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Studies on the effect of Nuwiq on reproductive function in animals have not been conducted. Since hemophilia A is rare in women, experience with the use of Nuwiq during pregnancy and breastfeeding is lacking. Therefore, Nuwiq may be prescribed during pregnancy and breastfeeding when clinically indicated and in cases of urgent need. Data on effects on fertility are not available.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

No effects on the ability to drive or operate machinery have been observed.

Administration and Dosage

Treatment should be administered under the supervision of a physician experienced in the management of hemophilia.

Monitoring of Treatment

During the course of treatment, appropriate monitoring of factor VIII levels is recommended to control the required dose and the frequency of repeat infusions. Individual patients may respond differently to factor VIII administration, showing variable half-lives and recovery rates. The dose adjusted for body weight may require individual adjustment (correction) in cases of significantly underweight or overweight patients. During major surgical procedures, precise monitoring of replacement therapy using coagulation assays (plasma factor VIII activity) is mandatory.

When using a one-stage clotting activity assay based on activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) in vitro to determine factor VIII activity in patient plasma samples, both the type of aPT0T reagent and the reference standard used in the assay may significantly influence the reported factor VIII activity results. Moreover, considerable discrepancies may occur between results obtained with the one-stage aPTT-based clotting assay and those obtained with chromogenic assays according to the European Pharmacopoeia. This is particularly important, especially when changing laboratories and/or reagents used in the assay.

Administration Method

The dosage and duration of replacement therapy depend on the severity of factor VIII deficiency, the location and extent of bleeding, and the patient's clinical condition.

The quantity of factor VIII administered is expressed in International Units (IU), calibrated against the WHO standard for factor VIII medicinal products. Factor VIII activity in plasma is measured either in percentages (relative to normal human plasma) or preferably in International Units (according to the International Standard for factor VIII in plasma).

1 International Unit (IU) of factor VIII activity is equivalent to the amount of factor VIII present in 1 ml of normal human plasma.

On-demand Treatment

Dose calculations for factor VIII are based on empirical observations that 1 International Unit (IU) of factor VIII per 1 kg body weight raises plasma factor VIII activity by approximately 2% (of normal activity) or 2 IU/dL. The required dose can be calculated using the following formula:

I.

Required units = body weight (kg) × desired increase in factor VIII (%) (IU/dL) × 0.5 (IU/kg per IU/dL)

II.

Expected rise in factor VIII (% of normal) =

2 × administered IU

body weight (kg)

II.

The dose to be administered and the frequency of administration must always be adjusted according to the clinical response in each individual case.

In the hemorrhagic situations listed below, factor VIII activity should not fall below the specified plasma activity level (% of normal or IU/dL) during the corresponding period. Table 5 can be used to determine dosing during bleeding episodes and surgery.

Table 5

Severity of bleeding/

type of surgical procedure

Required level

of factor VIII

(%) (IU/dl)

Dosing frequency (hours)/

duration of therapy (days)

Minor bleeding

Early hemarthrosis, muscle

or oral bleeding

20–40

Repeat every 12 – 24 hours for at least 1 day until bleeding accompanied by pain is controlled or until complete healing

More extensive hemarthrosis, muscle bleeding, or hematoma

30–60

Repeat every 12 – 24 hours for 3 – 4 days or more until pain and acute symptoms have resolved

Life-threatening bleeding

60–100

Repeat injections every 8 – 24 hours until the threat has subsided

Surgery

Minor surgery, including tooth extraction

Major surgery

30–60

Every 24 hours for at least 1 day until complete healing

80–100

(before and after surgery)

Repeat injections every 8 – 24 hours until substantial wound healing; thereafter continue therapy for at least 7 days to maintain factor VIII activity between 30% and 60% (IU/dl)

Prophylaxis

For long-term prevention of bleeding episodes in patients with severe hemophilia A, the usual dose is 20 to 40 IU of factor VIII per kg body weight every 2 to 3 days. In some cases, particularly in younger patients, higher doses or more frequent administration may be required.

It is recommended to monitor factor VIII levels throughout the treatment course to adjust the dose and frequency of repeat infusions. In the case of major surgery, precise monitoring of replacement therapy by measuring factor VIII activity in plasma is necessary. Depending on factor VIII levels, individual patients may exhibit different half-lives and recovery rates. The dosing regimen may be adjusted based on the patient's response.

The route of administration is the same for adults, children, and adolescents; however, for children and adolescents, shorter intervals between doses or higher doses may be necessary. There is no data available regarding use in children under 2 years of age.

Method of Administration

Nuvig is intended for intravenous use.

It is recommended to administer no more than 4 ml per minute.

Instructions for reconstituting the medicinal product prior to administration.

The powder must be reconstituted only with the provided diluent (2.5 ml of water for injection) using the injection preparation set. The vial should be gently swirled until the powder is completely dissolved. After reconstitution, the solution should be drawn into the syringe that contained the diluent.

The prepared solution should be visually inspected for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. The reconstituted solution should be clear, colorless, free from foreign particles, and have a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. Solutions that are cloudy or contain a precipitate must not be used.

Instructions for preparing and administering the medication.

  1. Allow the solvent (water for injection) in the prefilled syringe and the powder in the closed vial to reach room temperature. You can do this by holding them in your hands until they are at the same temperature as your hands. Do not use any other methods to warm the vial or prefilled syringe. This temperature should be maintained when opening the vial.
  2. Remove the plastic cap from the powder vial to expose the center portion of the rubber stopper. Do not remove the gray stopper or the metal ring around the top of the vial (Fig. 1).

Hand holding an inhaler, finger pressing the button, arrow indicating the direction of medication release upwards

Fig. 1

  1. Wipe the top of the vial with an alcohol swab. Allow the alcohol to dry completely.
  2. Remove the paper cover from the vial adapter (Fig. 2). Do not remove the adapter from its packaging.

Hands opening a medication vial, using fingers to remove the cap, with an arrow indicating the direction of rotation

Fig. 2

  1. Place the powder vial on a flat surface and hold it steady. Take the adapter package and place the adapter centrally onto the rubber stopper of the powder vial. Press down on the adapter block until the adapter spike penetrates the rubber stopper (Fig. 3). The adapter will automatically close once you stop pressing.

Hand holding a syringe and inserting the needle into the stopper of a medication ampoule, arrow indicating the direction of pressure to draw up the solution

Fig. 3

  1. Remove the paper cap from the prefilled syringe. Hold the plunger rod at the end and do not touch the shaft. Attach the threaded end of the plunger rod to the syringe containing the solvent. Turn the syringe clockwise until you feel slight resistance (Fig. 4).

Hand holding a syringe, the other hand screwing the needle onto the syringe, arrows showing the direction of rotation to secure the needle

Fig. 4

  1. Remove the protective plastic tip cap from the solvent syringe by pressing on the perforation of the cap (Fig. 5). Do not touch the inside of the cap or the syringe tip. If the solution is not used immediately, immediately cover the filled syringe with the plastic tip cap with a safety lock to prevent unauthorized access.

Two hands demonstrating the process of attaching a needle to a syringe: one holding the syringe, the other holding the needle, arrows indicating the direction of connection

Fig. 5

  1. Remove the adapter packaging and discard it.
  2. Firmly connect the solvent syringe to the vial adapter by turning them clockwise until you feel slight resistance (Fig. 6).

Hand rotating the syringe clockwise to screw it into the base of a medication ampoule

Fig. 6

  1. Slowly inject the solvent into the powder vial by pushing the plunger rod (Fig. 7).

Hand pressing the plunger of the syringe to inject liquid into the ampoule, the other hand holding the ampoule, black arrow indicating the direction of pressure

Fig. 7

  1. Without removing the syringe, gently swirl or rock the vial several times to dissolve the powder. Do not shake the vial. Wait until all the powder is completely dissolved.
  2. Visually inspect the final solution before administration. The solution should be clear and colorless, practically free of visible particles. Do not use cloudy solutions or solutions containing visible particles.
  3. Turn the vial attached to the syringe upside down and slowly draw the final solution into the syringe (Fig. 8). Ensure that all the contents of the vial are withdrawn into the syringe.

Hand holding a syringe with an ampoule, the other hand pressing the plunger down, arrow indicating the direction of plunger movement to draw up the solution

Fig. 8

  1. Disconnect the filled syringe from the vial adapter by turning it counterclockwise, and discard the empty vial.
  2. The solution is now ready for immediate use. Do not freeze it.
  3. Wipe the injection site with an alcohol swab.
  4. Attach the injection set to the syringe. Insert the needle of the injection set into the selected vein. If you used a tourniquet to help identify the vein, it must be removed before you begin administering the solution. To avoid the risk of fibrin clot formation, blood must not enter the syringe.
  5. Administer the solution slowly into the vein, at a rate not exceeding 4 mL per minute.

If more than one vial of powder is used for a single procedure, the same injection needle may be reused. The vial adapter and syringe are intended for single use only.

Any unused medicinal product and waste material must be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

Children.

Nuvik can be used in children of any age, but there are no data on use in children under 2 years of age.

Overdose.

There have been no reports of overdose.

Adverse reactions.

Summary of safety profile

Hypersensitivity and allergic reactions (which may include angioneurotic edema, burning and tingling at the infusion site, chills, hyperemia, generalized urticaria, headache, urticaria, arterial hypotension, drowsiness, nausea, rash, restlessness, tachycardia, dyspnea, paresthesia, urticaria, as well as generalized urticaria, vomiting, wheezing/stridor) are rarely observed after FVIII factor products, but in some cases they may progress to severe anaphylaxis (including shock).

In patients with hemophilia A treated with factor VIII products, including Nuwiq, neutralizing antibodies (inhibitors) to factor VIII may develop. If inhibitors are detected, lack of clinical response in the form of persistent or frequent bleeding episodes despite appropriate prophylaxis is considered the cause of their occurrence. In such cases, it is recommended to contact a specialized hemophilia center.

List of adverse reactions in tabular form

Table 6 below is organized by MedDRA (Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities) system organ class. The frequency is based on reports from clinical trials involving 355 patients with severe hemophilia A, of whom 247 were previously treated patients (PTPs) and 108 were previously untreated patients (PUPs).

Frequency was assessed according to the following criteria: very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1000); very rare (<1/10,000); unknown (cannot be estimated from available data).

Within each frequency group, adverse reactions are listed in order of decreasing severity.

Table 6.

MedDRA Standard MedDRA Classification System Organ Class

Adverse Reactions

Frequency

Blood and lymphatic system disorders

Anaemia

Inhibition of factor VIII

Haemorrhagic anaemia

uncommon*

uncommon (PTPs)#

very common (PUPs)#

uncommon*

Immune system disorders

Increased sensitivity

common*

Nervous system disorders

Dizziness

Headache

Paraesthesia (sensory disturbance)

uncommon*

uncommon*

uncommon*

Ear and labyrinth disorders

Dizziness

uncommon*

MedDRA Standard Organ System Class

Adverse reactions

Frequency

Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders

Dyspnoea (difficulty breathing)

uncommon*

Gastrointestinal disorders

Dry mouth

uncommon*

Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders

Back pain

uncommon*

General disorders and administration site conditions

Pyrexia (fever)

Chest pain

Injection site inflammation

Injection site pain

Malaise

common*

uncommon*

uncommon*

uncommon*

uncommon*

Investigations

Positive antibodies without neutralising activity (in PTPs)

uncommon*

*Calculated as the number of patients with adverse reactions divided by the total number of 355 studied patients, of which 247 patients were previously treated patients (PTPs) and 108 patients were previously untreated patients (PUPs).

Frequency is based on studies with all factor VIII products that included patients with severe hemophilia A.

PTPs = previously treated patients, PUPs = previously untreated patients.

Description of individual adverse reactions

Antibodies to factor VIII antigens without neutralizing activity were detected in one adult patient (see Table 6). The result was positive only in factor 1 solution, and the antibody titer was very low. Inhibitor activity measured by a modified Bethesda assay was not detected in this patient. The clinical efficacy and in vivo recovery of Nuwiq were not affected in this patient.

Children

The frequency, type, and severity of adverse reactions in children are expected to be the same as in adults.

Reporting of potential adverse reactions

Reporting of potential adverse reactions after medical product registration is important. This allows continued monitoring of the benefit-risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are required to report potential adverse reactions.

Shelf life.

Powder: 2 years.

Solvent (water for injection): 5 years.

Throughout the shelf life, the medicinal product may be stored for up to 1 month at room temperature (up to 25 °C). If the medicinal product has already been removed from the refrigerator, it must not be returned.

The date of commencement of room temperature storage must be indicated on the packaging of the medicinal product.

After reconstitution, chemical and physical stability of the solution for injection has been demonstrated for 24 hours when stored at room temperature.

From a microbiological standpoint, the medicinal product should be used immediately after reconstitution. If not used immediately, the user is personally responsible for the shelf life and conditions of use of the medicinal product.

Storage conditions.

Powder

Store at 2 to 8 °C. Do not freeze.

Store in the cardboard box to protect from light.

Solvent (water for injection)

Store at 2 to 8 °C.

The reconstituted solution should be stored at room temperature.

Do not freeze the reconstituted solution.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Incompatibilities.

Due to the lack of compatibility studies, this medicinal product should not be mixed with other medicinal products.

Only the provided injection kits should be used, as treatment may fail due to adsorption of factor VIII coagulation factor onto the internal surfaces of certain injection devices.

Packaging. 250 IU, 500 IU, 1000 IU, or 2000 IU of powder in a vial; 1 vial of powder, 1 pre-filled syringe with 2.5 mL solvent (water for injection), together with a reconstitution and intravenous administration set (1 vial adapter, 1 butterfly needle, 2 alcohol-impregnated swabs) in a cardboard box.

Prescription category.

Prescription only.

Manufacturer.

Octapharma AB.

Manufacturer's location and address of place of business.

Lars Forssells gata 23, Stockholm, 11275, Sweden.