Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Benefix
  2. Ixinity
  3. Rixubis

Descriptions


Coagulation factor IX, recombinant injection is used to treat, control, prevent, and decrease the frequency of bleeding episodes, and prevent bleeding during surgery in patients with hemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency or Christmas disease).

Factor IX is a protein that is produced naturally in the body. This medicine is a man-made protein produced to replicate the naturally occurring factor IX in the body. It is used to stop bleeding by helping the blood to clot in patients with hemophilia B.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor and is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Powder for Solution