Factor II

Also known as: Prothrombin

Drug #1408

Factor II is also called prothrombin. Factor II is used for the treatment of bleeding due to deficiency of it.

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Primary Characteristics

Factor II is also known as Prothrombin.

It is of Natural origin and belongs to Amino acid,Glycoprotain.

Molecular Weight: 72000 · Non-proprietary name: Factor II.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Factor II is also indicated for secondary conditions like Surgical procedures.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Dosage

Factor II's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
1000 IU	1000 IU	—	IV	as recomended
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Factor II in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Nephrotic syndrome , Thrombosis .

Factor II produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylaris (rare). Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.

Factor II is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Antibody formation, Headache, Rarely pyrexia.

Warnings / Precautions

It should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing diseases or any allergies. Before and during injection check heart rate.The dose or rate of infusion may need to be changed if heart rate is too fast.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Factor II should be stored . .

Drug Classification

1.11.2 — Plasma fractions for specific use