Infusion Products

Clotting Factor Desmopressin, Antifibrinolytic agents

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Desmopressin

Desmopressin Acetate (“desmopressin”) is a man-made hormone used to treat people with mild to moderate hemophilia A. Desmopressin can’t be used to treat hemophilia B or severe hemophilia A.

Desmopressin stimulates the release of stored factor VIII and von Willebrand factor and increases the level of these proteins in your blood. Von Willebrand factor carries and binds factor VIII, which then can stay in the bloodstream longer.

Desmopressin usually is given by injection (DDAVP^®) or in a concentrated nasal spray (Stimate^®). Because the effect of this medicine wears off when used often, it’s given only in certain situations. For example, your doctor may have you take this medicine prior to dental work or before playing certain sports to prevent or reduce bleeding.

Antifibrinolytic Agents

Antifibrinolytic drugs, such as Amicar^®, help prevent the breakdown of blood clots. They’re mostly used to stop bleeding in mucous membranes of the nose, mouth or urinary tract. They may be used alone or in conjunction with desmopressin and/or clotting factor after minor surgery, tooth extraction, or an injury. Antifibrinolytic agents come in a pill or liquid form.