Prothrombin Complex Concentrate, human
General information
Class/mechanism: Concentrate of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors II (FII), VII (FVII), IX (FIX), X (FX), and protein C and protein S. Use of prothrombin complex concentrate can help control acute major bleeding that may result from acquired deficiency of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors (supratherapeutic INR) in patients who are using vitamin K antagonists (VKA) such as Warfarin (Coumadin).[1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information
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Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
History of changes in FDA indication
- 2013-04-29: Kcentra approved for the urgent reversal of vitamin K antagonist (VKA) anticoagulation in adults with acute major bleeding.
- 2023-07-25: Balfaxar approved for the urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by vitamin K antagonist (VKA, e.g., warfarin) therapy in adult patients with need for urgent surgery or invasive procedures. (Based on LEX-209)
Also known as
- Generic names: 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate, factor IX complex, PCC, prothrombin complex concentrate human-lans
- Brand names: Balfaxar, Beriplex, Confidex, Kcentra, Octaplex, Profilnine