Factor IX, recombinant

General information

Class/mechanism: Recombinant factor IX; replaces the missing clotting factor IX that is required for hemostasis in patients with hemophilia B.
Please choose from the products below to find specific drug/manufacturer information:

• Benefix

Route: IV
Extravasation: no information

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Patient drug information

• Factor IX, recombinant (BeneFix) package insert PDF pages 22-30
• Factor IX, human and recombinant (coagulation factor 9) patient drug information (UpToDate)

Also known as

• Generic names: recombinant Christmas Factor, recombinant coagulation factor 9, recombinant FIX
• Brand name: BeneFix