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Possible Complications
The primary complication of FVII deficiency is an increased bleeding tendency. Many people with FVII deficiency experience bleeding in joints, such as knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists. FVII deficiency is also marked by bleeding in soft tissue and mucosal areas, such as the nose, gums, or gastrointestinal tract.
FVII deficiency is often diagnosed at birth because of bleeding into the brain as a result of birth trauma, or during circumcision
Women with FVII deficiency may experience excessive menstrual bleeding
People with FVII deficiency should be aware of the possibility of severe hemorrhaging in the central nervous system, which could result in disability or even death. A hemorrhage is a very bad bleed, which can happen anywhere in the body. When bleeding occurs in the brain or spinal cord, the buildup of blood can cause pressure and damage to the nerves that control bodily functions
Those with FVII deficiency should use caution when undergoing dental procedures or other types of invasive procedures, including surgery

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

NovoSeven® was studied in 298 patients with hemophilia A or B with inhibitors treated for 1939 bleeding episodes.

  • The most common side effects in people taking NovoSeven were fever, bleeding, a decrease in the amount of coagulation factor 1, pain from blood collecting in a joint, and high blood pressure
  • People who have ever had a bad reaction to proteins from mice, hamsters, or "bovines" (such as an ox or cow) should not be treated with NovoSeven
  • After taking NovoSeven, some patients have more of a risk of thrombosis, which is when a clot forms in a blood vessel and causes harm. Although the extent of this risk is not known, it is thought to be small. Some patients have conditions that may increase this risk. These include clogged arteries, blood clots that form throughout the body instead of at the place of injury, a type of blood poisoning called septicemia, and crush injury, which is when a body part is crushed or squeezed between heavy or immobile objects. Also, people taking aPCCs/PCCs (activated or nonactivated prothrombin complex concentrates) at the same time that they're taking NovoSeven may be at increased risk for thrombosis.
  • Serious adverse events which may or may not have been related to the use of NovoSeven occurred in 14 of the 298 patients in the initial clinical program. Please see the enclosed prescribing information.
  • There have been no reports of NovoSeven causing bad reactions to "analgesics" (such as pain killers), "antibiotics" (the drugs used to treat infection), or "sedatives" (sleeping pills or tranquillizers).
  • Development of antibodies against Factor VII have been reported in Factor VII deficient patients after treatment with NovoSeven. These patients had previously been treated with human plasma and/or plasma-derived factor VII.
Development of antibodies against Factor VII has been reported in Factor VII-deficient patients after treatment with NovoSeven. These patients had previously been treated with human plasma and/or plasma-derived Factor VII.
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Hemophilia With Inhibitors Factor VII Deficiency Surgery Information About NovoSeven Recombinant Safety SevenSECURE