The role of Rixubis™ in the treatment of hemophilia B

Immunotherapy. 2014;6(4):381-94. doi: 10.2217/imt.14.17.

Abstract

Hemophilia B is an inherited coagulopathy caused by the partial or complete deficiency of factor (F) IX. Factor replacement therapy, involving the intravenous infusion of plasma-derived or recombinant (r) FIX concentrate, is the cornerstone of treatment, used to control and prevent bleeding episodes. Although several plasma-derived FIX products are available, until recently, only a single rFIX concentrate was on the market. The aim of this paper is to review the pharmacokinetics, hemostatic efficacy, and safety of Rixubis™ (Baxter Healthcare Corporation, CA, USA), a newly licensed rFIX product.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Factor IX* / pharmacokinetics
  • Factor IX* / therapeutic use
  • Hemophilia B / drug therapy*
  • Hemostatics* / pharmacokinetics
  • Hemostatics* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Recombinant Proteins / pharmacokinetics
  • Recombinant Proteins / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Hemostatics
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Factor IX