Evan changed FVIIIs – is this difficult, or risky?
Your safety and wellbeing are paramount
Your healthcare team will weigh up your options very carefully when considering a change to a different factor VIII product.
Be sure to explain clearly what you want to achieve from your treatment, so that your doctor can match your protection levels to your needs and lifestyle.
The HemACTIVE survey investigated the reasons why people with hemophilia A are most likely to change products (see graph).1
Key reasons why participants sought to change treatments was to enable them to infuse less often, have longer levels of protection for activities or increased protection from bleeds.
If these reasons for changing products resonate with you, speak to your doctor. Let them know what you want to achieve with your treatment. They can help you to aim higher and find the right factor VIII product for you.
References
- Skinner MW, O'Hara J, Mathew P, Nugent D. Persons with hemophilia reinforce their desire to be more active: US findings from an international patient survey, The HemACTIVE survey, sponsored and conducted by a leading pharmaceutical research company: Poster presented at the 70th National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) Bleeding Disorders Conference: 11-13 October 2018; Orlando, Florida. *Adult patients at least 18 years of age; diagnosed with moderate or severe hemophilia A; not currently diagnosed with clinically significant inhibitors; currently manage their condition with prophylaxis or on-demand treatment. Return to content
