Coagulation Factor Viia (Intravenous Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Bleeding problems
• Fever
• High blood pressure
• Joint or muscle pain and/or stiffness

• Bloating or swelling of the face, hands, lower legs, and/or feet
• Bluish color of the hands or feet
• Blurred vision
• Changes in facial color
• Chest pain
• Chills
• Cold sweats
• Confusion
• Continuing thirst
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Excessive sweating
• Faintness
• Fast heartbeat
• Hives and/or itching
• Large flat blue or purplish patches on the skin
• Lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
• Persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites or mucous membranes (bowel, mouth, nose, or urinary bladder)
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes
• Shakiness
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Slow or irregular heartbeat (less than 50 beats per minute)
• Slurred speech
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Sudden decrease in the amount of urine
• Swelling of the face, fingers, feet, and/or lower legs
• Troubled breathing, tightness in the chest, and/or wheezing
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Weight gain (unusual)

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Burning or stinging at the injection site
• Changes in the blood pressure or pulse rate
• Drowsiness
• Flushing (redness of the face)
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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