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Factor IX
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DRUG INFO
Factor IX
Drug Name:
Factor IX
Indication: For treatment of hemophilia (Christmas diseae)
Pharmacology: Binds vitamin K and factor VIIIa. Cleaves the Arg-Ile bond in factor X to form active factor Xa. Plays a key role in blood coagulation and clotting. Injections of factor IX are used to treat hemophilia B, which is sometimes called Christmas disease. AlphaNine is injected to increase plasma levels of Factor IX and can temporarily correct this coagulation defect.
Mechanism Of Action: Cleaves the Arg-Ile bond in Factor X to form active factor Xa leading to coagulation and clotting.
Drug Category: Coagulants; Thrombotic Agents; hemostatics (20:12.16)
Brand Names/Synonyms: Coagulation factor IX precursor;Christmas factor;Plasma thromboplastin component;PTC; Benefix (Genetics Institute)
Dosage Forms: LIQUID;POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Absorption: Not Available
Interactions: Not Available
Chemical IUPAC Name: Human factor IX protein
Chemical Formula: C2041H3136N558O641S25
Half Life: 17 to 32 hrs
Drug Type: Approved Drug
# Accession No: BIOD00038
CAS Registry Number: 9001-28-9
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Factor IX News
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Wyeth opens Dublin drug discovery research facility Dec 22, 2005
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