NOVOEIGHT by is a Other medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Novo Nordisk. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.
Novoeight is an Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) indicated for use in adults and children with hemophilia A for:
Novoeight is not indicated for the treatment of von Willebrand disease. (1)
For intravenous injection after reconstitution only (2)
Novoeight is available as a lyophilized powder in single-use vials of 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 3000 international units. (3)
Do not use in patients who have had life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, to Novoeight or its components, including hamster proteins. (4)
The most frequently reported adverse reactions(≥ 1%) were inhibitors in Previously Untreated Patients (PUPs), injection site reactions, and pyrexia. (6)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novo Nordisk Inc. at 1-844-303-4448 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling.
Revised: 11/2018
Novoeight, Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), is a human antihemophilic factor (human blood coagulation
factor VIII (FVIII)) indicated for use in adults and children with hemophilia A for:
Novoeight is not indicated for the treatment of von Willebrand disease.
For intravenous injection after reconstitution only.
The final dose calculated is expressed as IU
On-demand Treatment and Control of Bleeding Episodes
A guide for dosing Novoeight for on-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes is provided in Table 1. Dose to maintain a plasma factor VIII activity level at or above the plasma levels (in % of normal or in IU/dL) outlined in Table 1.
Table 1: Dosing for On-demand Treatment and Control of Bleeding Episodes
Type of Bleeding Episodes |
Factor VIII Level Required (IU/dL or % of normal) |
Frequency of Doses (hours) |
Duration of Therapy (days) |
Minor Early hemarthrosis, minor muscle or oral bleeding |
20-40 |
12-24 |
At least 1 day until bleeding resolution is achieved |
Moderate Muscle bleeding, bleeding into the oral cavity or mild head trauma |
30-60 |
12-24 |
Until pain and acute disability are resolved (approximately 3-4 days) |
Major Life or limb threatening hemorrhage, Gastrointestinal bleeding, intracranial, intra-abdominal or intrathoracic bleeding, fractures |
60-100 |
8-24 |
Until resolution of bleed (approximately 7-10 days) |
Perioperative Management
A guide for dosing Novoeight during surgery (perioperative management) is provided in Table 2. Consider maintaining a plasma factor VIII activity level at or above the plasma levels (in % of normal or in IU/dL) outlined in Table 2.
Table 2: Dosing for Perioperative Management
Type of Surgery |
Factor VIII Level Required (IU/dL or % of normal) |
Frequency of Doses (hours) |
Duration of Therapy (days) |
Minor Including tooth extraction |
30-60 |
24 |
At least 1 day until healing is achieved |
Major Intracranial, intra-abdominal, intrathoracic, or joint replacement surgery |
80-100 (pre-and post-operative) |
8-24 |
Until adequate wound healing, then continue therapy for at least 7 days to maintain a factor VIII activity of 30% to 60% (IU/dL) |
Routine Prophylaxis
A guide for dosing Novoeight for routine prophylaxis is included below in Table 3.
Table 3: Dosing for Routine Prophylaxis
Patient Population |
Factor VIII Dose Required (IU/kg) |
Frequency of Doses |
Adults and adolescents (≥ 12 years) |
20-50 |
3 times weekly |
20-40 |
Every other day |
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Children (<12 years) |
25-60 |
3 times weekly |
25-50 |
Every other day |
Overview of Novoeight Package
Reconstitution
For intravenous injection only.
Caution:
The pre-filled diluent syringe is made of glass with an internal tip diameter of 0.037 inches, and is compatible with a standard Luer-lock connector.
Some needleless connectors for intravenous catheters are incompatible with the glass diluent syringes (for example, certain connectors with an internal spike, such as Clave® /MicroClave®, InVision-Plus®, InVision-Plus CS®, Invision-Plus Junior®, Bionector®), and their use can damage the connector and affect administration. To administer Novoeight through incompatible needleless connectors, withdraw the reconstituted product into a standard 10 mL sterile Luer-lock plastic syringe.
Novoeight is available as a white lyophilized powder in single-use vials containing 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 3000 international units per vial.
After reconstitution with 4 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride solution, each mL of reconstituted solution contains approximately 62.5, 125, 250, 375, 500 or 750 international units of Novoeight, respectively.
Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, are possible with Novoeight. Novoeight contains trace amounts of hamster proteins. Patients treated with this product may develop hypersensitivity to these non-human mammalian proteins. Early signs of hypersensitivity reactions that can progress to anaphylaxis include angioedema, chest tightness, dyspnea, wheezing, urticaria, and pruritus. Immediately discontinue administration and initiate appropriate treatment if allergic- or anaphylactic-type reactions occur.
Formation of neutralizing antibodies (inhibitors) to factor VIII can occur following administration of Novoeight. Previously untreated patients (PUPs) are at greatest risk for inhibitor development with all factor VIII products. Inhibitors have been reported following administration of Novoeight in PUPs [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Monitor all patients for the development of inhibitors by appropriate clinical observation and laboratory testing. If the expected plasma levels of factor VIII activity are not attained, or if bleeding is not controlled with an appropriate dose, perform testing for factor VIII inhibitors.
The most frequently reported adverse reactions observed in clinical trials (≥ 1%) were injection site reactions, and pyrexia.
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.
During the clinical development of Novoeight, 301 male patients (242 previously treated patients (PTPs); exposed to a factor VIII-containing product for ≥150 days and 59 Previously Untreated Patients (PUPs)) with severe hemophilia A (factor VIII level ≤1%) received at least one dose of Novoeight as part of either routine prophylaxis, on-demand treatment of bleeding episodes, perioperative management of major and minor surgical, dental, or other invasive procedures, Immune Tolerance Induction (ITI) or pharmacokinetic evaluation of Novoeight with more than 140,000 exposure days (corresponding to over 900 patient years). During prophylaxis treatment subjects received a median of 468 injections of Novoeight (range 1-1317).
Table 4: Summary of Adverse Reactions (ARs ) with a Frequency ≥ 1% in 301 Subjects
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Immunogenicity
Subjects were monitored for neutralizing antibodies to factor VIII and binding antibodies to CHO and murine protein. No PTPs developed confirmed neutralizing antibodies to factor VIII. One twenty-two month old previously treated child had a positive neutralizing antibody to factor VIII of 1.3 [BU] in the Bethesda assay after 15 exposure days that was not confirmed when checked after 20 exposure days. In vivo recovery was normal for this child and no clinical adverse findings were observed. In the completed main phase of the clinical trial in PUPs, 24 of 56 (42.9%) patients developed inhibitors with a mean of 14.1 exposure days at the time of the first positive inhibitor test; 15 (26.8%) PUPs developed high titer (≥ 5 BU) inhibitors. High risk genetic mutations were identified in 91.7% of the overall inhibitors and 93.3% of the high titer inhibitors.
No patients developed de novo anti-murine antibodies. Nineteen subjects were positive for anti-Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell protein antibodies. Two of these subjects changed from anti-CHO negative to anti-CHO positive and 6 subjects changed from anti-CHO positive to anti-CHO negative. The remaining 11 subjects were either positive throughout the trials (n=6), negative at baseline and end-of trial but with transient positive samples (n=2), or positive at baseline and end-of trial but with negative samples in between (n=3). No clinical adverse findings were observed in any of these subjects.
The detection of antibody formation is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Additionally, the observed incidence of antibody (including neutralizing antibody) positivity in an assay may be influenced by several factors, including assay methodology, sample handling, timing of sample collection, concomitant medications, and underlying disease. For these reasons, it may be misleading to compare the incidence of antibodies to Novoeight with the incidence of antibodies to other products.
Risk Summary
As hemophilia mainly affects males, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies using Novoeight in pregnant women to determine whether there is a drug-associated risk. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Novoeight.
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defect and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. There is no reliable data on the incidences specific to the hemophilia A population.
Risk Summary
There is no information regarding the presence of Novoeight in human milk, the effect on the breastfed infant, and the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Novoeight and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from Novoeight or from the underlying maternal condition.
Children have shorter half-life and lower recovery of factor VIII than adults. Because clearance (based on per kg body weight) has been demonstrated to be higher in the pediatric population, higher or more frequent dosing based on body weight may be needed. [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]
Safety and efficacy studies have been performed in 146 pediatric patients <18 years of age. Ninety (including all 59 PUPs) of these subjects (62%) were <6 years of age, 32 (22%) were 6 to <12 years of age, and 24 (16%) were adolescents (12 to <18 years of age). Subjects during routine prophylaxis and treatment of bleeds received Novoeight at the dose levels described in Tables 1 and 3. A total of 1290 bleeds in 127 subjects were treated with Novoeight. The majority of the bleeds 1162 (90%) were of mild/moderate severity. Of these 1290 bleeds, 1140 (88%) were rated excellent or good in their response to treatment with Novoeightand in 17 (1%) the response to treatment was unknown. A total of 1100 (85%) of the bleeds were resolved with one or two injections of Novoeight. Routine prophylactic treatment has been shown to reduce joint bleeding. [See Clinical Studies (14)]
Clinical studies of Novoeight did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients.
In the extension trial, in six adult patients with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2, the AUC was higher and clearance lower than in patients with BMI < 30 kg/m2. There is insufficient data to recommend specific dose adjustments for patients with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Adjust dose as necessary and per prescriber’s discretion for patients with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Novoeight is formulated as a sterile, non-pyrogenic, lyophilized powder for intravenous injection after reconstitution with the diluent (0.9% sodium chloride). Novoeight is available in single-dose vials that contain nominally 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 or 3000 international units (IU) per vial. When reconstituted with the appropriate volume of diluent, the product contains the following components per mL: 18 mg sodium chloride, 1.5 mg L-histidine, 3 mg sucrose, 0.1 mg polysorbate 80, 0.055 mg L-methionine and 0.25 mg calcium chloride dihydrate. The product contains no preservative. Each vial of Novoeight is labeled with the actual rFVIII activity expressed in IU determined by the one-stage clotting assay, using a reference material calibrated against a World Health Organization (WHO) International Standard for FVIII Concentrates. One IU, as defined by the WHO standard for human FVIII, is approximately equal to the level of FVIII activity in 1 mL of fresh pooled human plasma. The specific activity of Novoeight is approximately 8340 IU per milligram of protein.
The active ingredient in Novoeight is a recombinant (r) analogue of human coagulation factor VIII (FVIII) with a molecular mass of 166 kDa, calculated excluding post-translational modifications. The rFVIII molecule in Novoeight is a glycoprotein containing a heavy chain and a light chain, with 21 of the 908 amino acids of the B-domain of endogenous FVIII connected to the C-terminus of the heavy chain. Once activated, the resulting rFVIIIa has a comparable structure to the endogenous FVIIIa.
Novoeight is synthesized by a genetically engineered Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell line which secretes rFVIII into the cell culture medium. The rFVIII protein is purified using a series of chromatography steps, one of which is the use of an immunoaffinity column in which a monoclonal antibody, produced in CHO cells and directed against FVIII, is employed to selectively isolate the rFVIII from the medium. The production process includes two dedicated viral clearance steps - a detergent treatment step for inactivation and a 20-nm filtration step for removal of viruses. No additives of human or animal origin are used in the cell culture, purification and formulation of Novoeight.
Novoeight temporarily replaces the missing clotting factor VIII that is needed for effective hemostasis.
The activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is prolonged in patients with hemophilia A. Determination of aPTT is a conventional in vitro assay for the biological activity of FVIII. Treatment with Novoeight normalizes the aPTT over the effective dosing period.
All pharmacokinetic studies with Novoeight were conducted in previously treated patients with severe hemophilia A (factor VIII ≤ 1%). Analysis of plasma samples was conducted using both the one-stage clotting assay and the chromogenic assay.
In a multi-center, multi-national, open-label, single dose pharmacokinetic study, 23 patients with severe hemophilia A received 50 international units/kg of Novoeight intravenously. Two patients were below the age of 18 years (13 and 17 years). The pharmacokinetic parameters for 20 patients who completed the study are summarized in Table 5.
Table 5: Pharmacokinetics of Novoeight in 20 adult and adolescent patients with hemophilia Aa
Parameters |
Clotting Assay |
Chromogenic Assay |
Mean (SD) |
Mean (SD) |
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Incremental Recovery (IU/mL)/(IU/kg) |
0.020 (0.002) |
0.028 (0.006) |
AUC (IU*h/mL) |
14.2 (3.8) |
18.7 (5.1) |
CL (mL/h/kg) |
3.74 (0.95) |
2.87 (0.80) |
t½ (h) |
10.8 (4.9) |
12.0 ( 9.3) |
Vss (mL/kg) |
53.4 (10.9) |
44.3 (28.2) |
Cmax (IU/mL) |
1.07 (0.16) |
1.54 (0.29) |
MRT (h) |
15.4 (6.4) |
16.4 (10.1) |
aDose: 50 IU/kg turoctocog alfa (single i.v. dose)
In a single dose PK assessment in adult patients with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 in the extension trial [See Clinical Studies (14)], the AUC was 59% higher and clearance was 33% lower in 6 subjects with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 compared to subjects with normal BMI, see Table 6.
Table 6: Pharmacokinetics of Novoeight in 6 adult patients with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2a
Parameters | Clotting Assay | Chromogenic Assay |
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Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
BMI (kg/m2) |
33.35 (2.367) Range 30.5 – 37.2 |
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Incremental Recovery (IU/mL)/(IU/kg) |
0.024 (0.01) |
0.035 (0.01) |
AUC (IU*h/mL) |
22.64 (5.74) |
31.02 (9.78) |
CL (mL/h/kg) |
2.49 (0.77) |
1.94 (0.95) |
t½ (h) |
12.80 (2.99) |
12.40 (3.16) |
Vss (mL/kg) |
39.67 (10.03) |
29.79 (7.87) |
Cmax (IU/mL) |
1.49 (0.36) |
2.03 (0.51) |
MRT (h) |
16.84 (4.78) |
16.58 (4.26) |
aDose: 50 IU/kg turoctocog alfa (single i.v. dose)
In a separate pharmacokinetic study, 28 pediatric patients with severe hemophilia A (14 patients were below 6 years of age and 14 patients were between 6 to <12 years of age) received a single dose of 50 international units/kg Novoeight. The pharmacokinetic parameters of Novoeight are summarized in Table 7 for both age groups.
Table 7: Pharmacokinetics of Novoeight in 28 pediatric patients with hemophilia A
Parameters |
Clotting Assay |
Chromogenic Assay |
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0 to <6 years |
6 to <12 years |
0 to <6 years |
6 to <12 years |
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Mean (SD) |
Mean (SD) |
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Incremental Recovery (IU/mL)/(IU/kg) |
0.018 (0.007) |
0.020 (0.004) |
0.022 (0.006) |
0.025 (0.006) |
AUC (IU*h/mL) |
9.9 (4.1) |
11.1 (3.7) |
12.2 (4.4) |
14.4 (3.5) |
CL (mL/h/kg) |
6.26 (3.73) |
5.02 (1.67) |
4.60 (1.75) |
3.70 (1.00) |
t½ (h) |
7.7 (1.8) |
8.0 (1.9) |
10.0 (1.7) |
9.4 (1.5) |
Vss (mL/kg) |
57.3 (26.8) |
46.8 (10.6) |
55.8 (23.7) |
41.2 (6.0) |
Cmax (IU/mL) |
1.00 (0.58) |
1.07 (0.35) |
1.12 (0.31) |
1.25 (0.27) |
MRT (h) |
9.7 (2.5) |
9.9 (2.6) |
12.1 (1.9) |
11.6 (2.3) |
The pharmacokinetic parameters were comparable between younger (0 to < 6 years) and older (6 to < 12 years) children. The mean clearance of Novoeight in younger and older children was 67% and 34% higher (based on per kg body weight) than in adults (3.74 mL/h/kg) when using the clotting assay, and 60% and 29% higher than in adults (2.87 mL/h/kg) when using the chromogenic assay. The mean half-life of Novoeight in younger and older children was 29% and 26% shorter than in adults (10.8 hours) when using the clotting assay, and 16% and 21% shorter than in adults (12 hours) when using the chromogenic assay.
Long-term studies in animals to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of Novoeight, or studies to determine the effects of Novoeight on genotoxicity or fertility have not been performed. An assessment of the carcinogenic potential of Novoeight was completed, and no carcinogenic risk from product use has been identified.
Four multi-center, open-label, non-controlled trials have been conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Novoeightin the on-demand treatment and control of breakthrough bleeds, routine prophylaxis and perioperative management in patients with hemophilia A. Three of these trials were performed in PTPs (two trials and one extension trial) and the fourth in PUPs. The analysis included 297 exposed subjects: 175 previously treated adolescents or adult subjects from the age of 12 years (≥150 exposure days), 63 previously treated pediatric subjects below the age of 12 years (≥50 exposure days) and 59 PUPs below 6 years of age. Immunocompetent patients with severe hemophilia A (factor VIII activity ≤1%) and no history of FVIII inhibitors were eligible for the trials. Subjects during routine prophylaxis and treatment of bleeds received Novoeight at the dose levels described in Tables 1 and 3. Breakthrough bleeds were treated at the investigator’s discretion aiming for a FVIII activity level above 0.5 IU/mL. Treatment during surgery was at the investigator’s discretion aiming for a FVIII trough activity level above 0.5 IU/mL.
On-demand Treatment and Control of Bleeding Episodes
A total of 3153 bleeds in 260 subjects were treated with Novoeight. The majority of the bleeds (90%) were of mild/moderate severity, 54% of the bleeds were spontaneous and 67% of the bleeds were localized in joints.
An overall assessment of efficacy was performed by the subject (for home treatment) or study site investigator (for treatment under medical supervision) using a four-point scale of excellent, good, moderate, or none. If the hemostatic response was rated as “excellent” or “good”, the treatment of the bleed was considered a success. If the hemostatic response was rated as “moderate or none” the treatment was considered a failure. Of these 3,153 bleeds, 2,809 (89%) were rated excellent or good in their response to treatment with Novoeight,274 (9%) were rated as moderate, 25 (0.8%) were rated as having no response and for 45 (1%) the response to treatment was unknown. A total of 2,794 (89%) of the bleeds were resolved with one or two injections of Novoeight.
Of the 238 PTPs, 206 patients experienced 2,793 bleeds of which 2,492 (89%) were rated excellent or good in their response to treatment with Novoeight, 244 (9%) were moderate, 23 (0.8%) were rated as having no response, and for 34 (1%) the response to treatment was unknown. Of the 2,793 reported bleeds observed in 206 of the patients, 2,504 (90%) of the bleeds were resolved with 1–2 injections of Novoeight. The majority of the bleeds were of mild/moderate severity.
Of the 59 PUPs, 54 patients experienced 360 bleeds of which 317 (88%) were rated excellent or good in their response to treatment with Novoeight, 30 (8%) were moderate, 2 (0.6%) were rated as having no response, and for 11 (3%) the response to treatment was unknown. Of the 360 reported bleeds observed in 54 of the patients, 290 (81%) of the bleeds were resolved with 1–2 injections of Novoeight. The majority of the bleeds were of mild/moderate severity and the most frequent bleeds were subcutaneous.
Routine Prophylaxis
In the two trials, one trial including 150 adult/adolescent subjects (6 months duration) and the other trial including 63 pediatric subjects (4 months duration) received Novoeight for routine prophylaxis (Table 8). These previously treated patients received prophylaxis treatment every other day or three times weekly at the dose levels described in Table 3.
Table 8:Annualized Bleeding Rate (ABRa) for previously treated patients from the two trials
Small children 0 - <6 years |
Older children 6 - <12 years |
Adolescents 12 - <18 years |
Adults ≥18 years |
Total |
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Nb |
31 |
32 |
24 |
126 |
213 |
Median (IQR) |
2.97 (6.30) |
3.65 (8.93) |
3.98 (6.21) |
3.70 (9.02) |
3.67 (8.70) |
Mean (95%CI) |
4.77 (3.07; 7.41) |
5.93 (3.81; 9.22) |
5.48 (3.29; 9.14) |
6.69 (5.36; 8.36) |
6.24 (5.25; 7.41) |
a: The ABRs were estimated using a Poisson model allowing for overdispersion.
b: Patients dosed every other day or three times weekly
Abbreviations: N: number of patients; IQR: interquartile range defined as the difference between the 75th percentile and the 25th percentile; CI: confidence interval.
One hundred and eighty-eight (188) subjects from the two trials above continued into the extension trial (up to 6 years duration) (Table 9). Additionally, 18 subjects (7 subjects from an on-demand sub-trial and 11 subjects from a pharmacokinetic trial) were included in the extension trial. These previously treated patients received prophylaxis treatment every other day or three times weekly at the dose levels described in Table 3.
Table 9:Annualized Bleeding Rate (ABRa) for previously treated patients from the extension trial
Small children 0 - <6 years |
Older children 6 - <12 years |
Adolescents 12 - <18 years |
Adults ≥18 years |
Total |
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Nb |
27 |
28 |
23 |
128 |
206 |
Median (IQR) |
1.08 (2.83) |
1.57 (3.82) |
1.57 (2.34) |
1.38 (2.96) |
1.39 (2.94) |
Mean (95%CI) |
1.87 (1.14; 3.09) |
2.90 (2.01; 4.17) |
1.93 (1.33; 2.82) |
2.61 (2.08; 3.28) |
2.45 (2.07; 2.90) |
a: The ABRs were estimated using a Poisson model allowing for overdispersion.
b: Patients dosed every other day or three times weekly
Abbreviations: N: number of patients; IQR: interquartile range defined as the difference between the 75th percentile and the 25th percentile; CI: confidence interval.
In the trial with previously untreated patients, 56 subjects below 6 years of age received Novoeight for routine prophylaxis. The median annualized bleeding rate in the previously untreated patients was 2.9 (IQR 5.4) and the mean (95%CI) was 4.4 (3.3; 5.8).
Perioperative Management
A total of 30 surgeries were performed in 25 previously treated subjects between 8 and 58 years of age, of which 26 were major surgeries (20 orthopaedic, 5 non-orthopaedic and a circumcision), and 4 were minor (2 dental, 1 circumcision and 1 insertion of port-a-cath).
The investigator’s ratings of intra- and post-operative quality of hemostasis for these subjects were “excellent” or “good” for all cases.
How Supplied
Presentation (Nominal Product Strength) |
Carton NDC Number |
Components |
250 International Units |
NDC 0169 7825 01 |
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500 International Units |
NDC 0169 7850 01 |
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1000 International Units |
NDC 0169 7810 01 |
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1500 International Units |
NDC 0169 7815 01 |
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2000 International Units |
NDC 0169 7820 01 |
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3000 International Units |
NDC 0169 7830 01 |
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Storage and Handling
Version: 7
License Number: 1261
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Patient Product Information
Novoeight® (NŌ-vō-eyt)
Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant)
Read the Patient Product Information and the Instructions For Use that come with Novoeight before you start taking this medicine and each time you get a refill. There may be new information.
This Patient Product Information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. If you have questions about Novoeight after reading this information, ask your healthcare provider.
What is the most important information I need to know about Novoeight?
Do not attempt to do an infusion yourself unless you have been taught how by your healthcare provider or hemophilia center.
You must carefully follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding the dose and schedule for infusing Novoeight so that your treatment will work best for you.
What is Novoeight?
Novoeight is an injectable medicine used to replace clotting factor VIII that is missing in patients with hemophilia A. Hemophilia A is an inherited bleeding disorder that prevents blood from clotting normally.
Novoeight is used to control and prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia A.
Your healthcare provider may give you Novoeight when you have surgery.
Novoeight is not used to treat von Willebrand Disease.
Who should not use Novoeight?
You should not use Novoeight if you
Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or nursing because Novoeight might not be right for you.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I use Novoeight?
You should tell your healthcare provider if you
How should I use Novoeight?
Treatment with Novoeight should be started by a healthcare provider who is experienced in the care of patients with hemophilia A.
Novoeight is given as an injection into the vein.
You may infuse Novoeight at a hemophilia treatment center, at your healthcare provider's office or in your home. You should be trained on how to do infusions by your hemophilia treatment center or healthcare provider. Many people with hemophilia A learn to infuse the medicine by themselves or with the help of a family member.
Your healthcare provider will tell you how much Novoeight to use based on your weight, the severity of your hemophilia A, and where you are bleeding.
You may need to have blood tests done after getting Novoeight to be sure that your blood level of factor VIII is high enough to clot your blood. This is particularly important if you are having major surgery.
Your healthcare provider will calculate your dose of Novoeight (in international units, IU) depending on your condition and body weight.
Call your healthcare provider right away if your bleeding does not stop after taking Novoeight.
Development of factor VIII inhibitors
Your body can also make antibodies called “inhibitors” against Novoeight, which may stop Novoeight from working properly.
If your bleeding is not adequately controlled, it could be due to the development of factor VIII inhibitors. This should be checked by your healthcare provider. You might need a higher dose of Novoeight or even a different product to control bleeding. Do not increase the total dose of Novoeight to control your bleeding without consulting your healthcare provider.
Use in children
Novoeight can be used in children. Your healthcare provider will decide the dose of Novoeight you will receive.
If you forget to use Novoeight
Do not inject a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Proceed with the next injections as scheduled and continue as advised by your healthcare provider.
If you stop using Novoeight
If you stop using Novoeight you are not protected against bleeding. Do not stop using Novoeight without consulting your healthcare provider.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your healthcare provider.
What if I take too much Novoeight?
Always take Novoeight exactly as your healthcare provider has told you. You should check with your healthcare provider if you are not sure. If you inject more Novoeight than recommended, tell your healthcare provider as soon as possible.
What are the possible side effects of Novoeight?
Common Side Effects Include:
Other Possible Side Effects:
You could have an allergic reaction to coagulation factor VIII products. Call your healthcare provider right away and stop treatment if you get any of the following signs of an allergic reaction:
These are not all of the possible side effects from Novoeight. Ask your healthcare provider for more information. You are encouraged to report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
What are the Novoeight dosage strengths?
Novoeight comes in six different dosage strengths. The actual number of international units (IU) of factor VIII in the vial will be imprinted on the label and on the box. The six different strengths are as follows:
Dosage strength of approximately 250 IU per vial
Dosage strength of approximately 500 IU per vial
Dosage strength of approximately 1000 IU per vial
Dosage strength of approximately 1500 IU per vial
Dosage strength of approximately 2000 IU per vial
Dosage strength of approximately 3000 IU per vial
Always check the actual dosage strength printed on the label to make sure you are using the strength prescribed by your doctor.
How should I store Novoeight?
Prior to Reconstitution:
Store in original package in order to protect from light. Do not freeze Novoeight.
Novoeight vials can be stored in the refrigerator (36°F to 46°F [2°C to 8°C]) for up to 30 months or up to the expiration date. During the 30 month shelf life, the product may be kept at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) for no longer than 12 months, or up to 104°F (40°C) for no longer than 3 months.
If you choose to store Novoeight at room temperature:
Do not use this medicine after the expiration date which is on the outer carton and the vial. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month.
After Reconstitution (mixing the dry powder in the vial with the diluent):
The reconstituted Novoeight should appear clear to slightly unclear without particles.
The reconstituted Novoeight should be used immediately.
If you cannot use the Novoeight immediately after it is mixed, it must be used within 4 hours when stored at ≤ 86ºF (30°C) or within 2 hours when stored between 86°F (30°C) to 104°F (40°C). Store the reconstituted product in the vial.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and out of reach of children.
What else should I know about Novoeight and hemophilia A?
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed here. Do not use Novoeight for a condition for which it is not prescribed. Do not share Novoeight with other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have.
For more information about Novoeight, please call Novo Nordisk at 1-844-30-EIGHT.
Revised: 11/2018
Novoeight® is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk Health Care AG.
Patent Information: http://novonordisk-us.com/patients/products/product-patents.html
© 2018 Novo Nordisk
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For information about Novoeight® contact:
Novo Nordisk Inc.
800 Scudders Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536, USA
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Labeler - Novo Nordisk (622920320) |
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NOVOEIGHT 79062796 3728571 Live/Registered |
Novo Nordisk Health Care AG 2008-10-31 |