Key facts about Emicizumab-KXWH
What dosages is Emicizumab-KXWH available in?
Emicizumab-KXWH is available as a 30 mg/mL, 60 mg/0.4 mL, 105 mg/0.7 mL or 150 mg/mL single-dose vial.
What is Emicizumab-KXWH used for?
Emicizumab-KXWH is a monoclonal antibody that is used for the prevention of bleeding episodes in children and adults with hemophilia A.
How does Emicizumab-KXWH work?
Emicizumab-KXWH is a monoclonal antibody that does the same job as factor VIII of bringing two important clotting factors together to continue the clotting process in the blood.
How do I take Emicizumab-KXWH?
Your dose of Emicizumab-KXWH depends on your weight. The typical starting dose is 3 mg/kg injected under the skin once weekly for the first 4 weeks. Your healthcare provider will have you continue with one of the following maintenance doses, depending on which is best for you:
- 1.5 mg/kg injected under the skin every week, OR
- 3 mg/kg injected under the skin every 2 weeks, OR
- 6 mg/kg injected under the skin every 4 weeks
Is it safe for me to take Emicizumab-KXWH?
Emicizumab-KXWH is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Emicizumab-KXWH Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Emicizumab-KXWH:
- Injection site reaction (bruising, redness, pain, swelling)
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Diarrhea
- Fever
Emicizumab-KXWH Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Emicizumab-KXWH.
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Emicizumab-KXWH
The following medications may interact with Emicizumab-KXWH:
- Clinical experience suggests that a drug interaction exists with Emicizumab-KXWH and aPCC. There is a possibility for an increased risk of clotting with rFVIIa or FVIII with Emicizumab-KXWH based on preclinical experiments.
Who makes Emicizumab-KXWH?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Emicizumab-KXWH safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Emicizumab-KXWH may harm your unborn baby. Females who are able to become pregnant should use birth control (contraception) during treatment with Emicizumab-KXWH.













