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Medicines factor VIII + von willebrand factorQuestion & answer

factor VIII + von willebrand factor · Medicine question

Should treatment be planned before surgery or dental treatment?

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The answer

Answer

Yes. Tell the haemophilia team and treating clinician in advance so bleeding prevention and laboratory monitoring can be planned.

Sources for this answer

NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
Wilate — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Voncento 500 IU / 1200 IU and 1000 IU / 2400 IU powder and solvent for solution for injection/infusion — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.

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