Recombinant factor VIIa (NovoSeven) for life-threatening surgical and traumatic bleeding in non-haemophiliacs - horizon scanning review
NHSC
Record ID 32004000141
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa, NovoSeven) for life-threatening surgical and traumatic bleeding in non-haemophiliacs.
Authors' recommendations:
Recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa, NovoSeven) is currently available in the UK for treatment of spontaneous and surgical bleeding in patients with haemophilia and inhibitors to factors VIII and IX. The precise mode of action is unknown, but when administered in high doses it supports the formation of the initial haemostatic plug. Case series generally support the use of rFVIIa to stop life-threatening bleeding due to trauma and surgery. Other indications under investigation include its use to stop bleeding from warfarin overdose, and to prevent bleeding in vulnerable groups such as those with liver disease.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2003
URL for published report:
http://www.hsric.nihr.ac.uk/search
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Blood Coagulation Factors
- Factor VIIa
- Recombinant Proteins
- Hemorrhage
Contact
Organisation Name:
NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre
Contact Address:
The NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre, Department of Public Health, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics, School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, 90 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SP. United Kingdom. Tel: +44 121 414 7831, Fax: +44 121 2269
Contact Name:
c.packer@bham.ac.uk
Contact Email:
c.packer@bham.ac.uk
Copyright:
National Horizon Scanning Centre (NHSC)
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