PATIENT INFORMATION
Jivi
(JIHV-ee)
[antihemophilic factor (recombinant), PEGylated-aucl]
lyophilized powder for solution, for intravenous use
This leaflet summarizes important information about Jivi with vial adapter. Please read it carefully before using this medicine. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider, and it does not include all of the important information about Jivi. If you have any questions after reading this, ask your healthcare provider.
Do not attempt to self-infuse, unless your healthcare provider or hemophilia center has taught you how to self-infuse.
What is Jivi?
Jivi is an injectable medicine used to replace clotting factor (Factor VIII or antihemophilic factor) that is missing in people with hemophilia A (congenital Factor VIII deficiency).
Jivi is used to treat and control bleeding in previously treated adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older ) with hemophilia A. Your healthcare provider may also give you Jivi when you have surgery. Jivi can reduce the number of bleeding episodes in adults and adolescents with hemophilia A when used regularly (prophylaxis).
Jivi is not for use in children < 12 years of age or in previously untreated patients.
Jivi is not used to treat von Willebrand disease.
Who should not use Jivi?
You should not use Jivi if you
- are allergic to rodents (like mice and hamsters).
- are allergic to any ingredients in Jivi.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I use Jivi?
Tell your healthcare provider about:
- All of your medical conditions that you have or had.
- All of the medicines you take, including all prescription and non-prescription medicines, such as over-the-counter medicines, supplements, or herbal remedies.
- Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if Jivi may harm your unborn baby.
- Breastfeeding. It is not known if Jivi passes into the milk.
- Whether you have been told that you have inhibitors to Factor VIII.
What are the possible side effects of Jivi?
The common side effects of Jivi are headache, cough, nausea and fever.
Allergic reactions may occur with Jivi. Call your healthcare provider right away and stop treatment if you get tightness of the chest or throat, dizziness, decrease in blood pressure, or nausea. Allergic reactions to polyethylene glycol (PEG), a component of Jivi, are possible.
Your body can also make antibodies, called “inhibitors”, against Jivi, which may stop Jivi from working properly. Consult with your healthcare provider to make sure you are carefully monitored with blood tests for the development of inhibitors to Factor VIII.
If your bleeding is not being controlled with your usual dose of Jivi, consult your doctor immediately. You may have developed Factor VIII inhibitors or antibodies to PEG and your doctor may carry out tests to confirm this.
These are not all the possible side effects with Jivi. You can ask your healthcare provider for information that is written for healthcare professionals.
Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
What are the Jivi dosage strengths?
Jivi with 2.5 mL Sterile Water for Injection (SWFI) comes in four different dosage strengths labeled as International Units (IU): 500 IU, 1000 IU, 2000 IU, and 3000 IU. The four different strengths are color-coded as follows:
Green |
500 IU with 2.5 mL SWFI |
Red |
1000 IU with 2.5 mL SWFI |
Yellow |
2000 IU with 2.5 mL SWFI |
Gray |
3000 IU with 2.5 mL SWFI |
How do I store Jivi ?
Do not freeze Jivi .
Store Jivi at +2°C to +8°C (36°F to 46°F) for up to 24 months from the date of manufacture. Within this period, Jivi may be stored for a period of up to 6 months at temperatures up to +25°C or 77°F.
Record the starting date of room temperature storage clearly on the unopened product carton. Once stored at room temperature, do not return the product to the refrigerator. The product then expires after storage at room temperature for 6 months, or after the expiration date on the product vial, whichever is earlier. Store vials in their original carton and protect them from extreme exposure to light.
Administer reconstituted Jivi as soon as possible. If not, store at room temperature for no longer than 3 hours.
Throw away any unused Jivi after the expiration date.
Do not use reconstituted Jivi if it is not clear.
What else should I know about Jivi and hemophilia A?
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed here. Do not use Jivi for a condition for which it is not prescribed. Do not share Jivi with other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have.
This leaflet summarizes the most important information about Jivi that was written for healthcare professionals.
Instructions For Use
Jivi
[antihemophilic factor (recombinant), PEGylated-aucl]
lyophilized powder for solution, for intravenous use
Do not attempt to self-infuse unless you have been taught how by your healthcare provider or hemophilia center.
You should always follow the specific instructions given by your healthcare provider. The steps listed below are general guidelines for using Jivi. If you are unsure of the procedures, please call your healthcare provider before using.
If bleeding is not controlled after using Jivi, then call your healthcare provider right away.
Your healthcare provider will prescribe the dose that you should take.
Your healthcare provider may need to take blood tests from time to time.
Talk to your healthcare provider before traveling. You should plan to bring enough Jivi for your treatment during this time.
See the step-by-step instructions below for reconstituting (mixing) Jivi with vial adapter. Follow the specific infusion instruction leaflet included with the infusion set provided.
Carefully handle Jivi. Dispose of all materials, including any leftover reconstituted Jivi product, in an appropriate container.
Use only the components for reconstitution and administration that are provided with each package of Jivi. If a package is opened or damaged, do not use this component. If these components cannot be used, please contact your healthcare provider. Gather all the materials needed for the infusion.
Reconstitution
Work on a clean surface and wash hands thoroughly using soap and warm water before performing the procedures.
- Warm both unopened Jivi vial and prefilled diluent syringe in your hands to a comfortable temperature (do not exceed 37°C or 99°F).
- Remove the protective cap from the vial (A). Aseptically cleanse the rubber stopper with a sterile alcohol swab, being careful not to handle the rubber stopper.
- Place the product vial on a firm, non-skid surface. Peel off the paper cover on the vial adapter plastic housing. Do not remove the adapter from the plastic housing. Holding the adapter housing, place over the product vial and firmly press down (B). The adapter will snap over the vial cap. Do not remove the adapter housing at this step.
- Holding the syringe by the barrel, snap the syringe cap off the tip (C). Do not touch the syringe tip with your hand or any surface. Set the syringe aside for further use.
- Now remove and discard the adapter plastic housing (D).
- Attach the prefilled syringe to the vial adapter thread by turning clockwise (E).
- Remove the clear plastic plunger rod from the carton. Grasp the plunger rod by the top plate. Avoid touching the sides and threads of the plunger rod. Attach the plunger rod by turning it clockwise into the threaded rubber stopper of the prefilled syringe (F).
- Inject the diluent slowly by pushing down on the plunger rod (G).
- Swirl vial gently until all powder on all sides of the vial is dissolved (H). Do not shake vial. Be sure that all powder is completely dissolved. Do not use if solution contains visible particles or is cloudy.
- Push down on the plunger to push all air back into the vial. Then while holding the plunger down, turn the vial with syringe upside-down (invert) so the vial is now above the syringe (I). Pooling: If the dose requires more than one vial, reconstitute each vial as described above with the diluent syringe provided. Use a larger plastic syringe (not provided) to combine the contents of the vials into the syringe.
- Filter the reconstituted product to remove potential particulate matter in the solution. Filtering is achieved by using the vial adapter. Withdraw all the solution through the vial adapter into the syringe by pulling the plunger rod back slowly and smoothly (J). Tilt the vial to the side and back to make sure all the solution has been drawn toward the large opening in the rubber stopper and into the syringe. Remove as much air as possible before removing the syringe from the vial by slowly and carefully pushing the air back into the vial.
- Detach the syringe with plunger rod from the vial adapter by turning counter-clockwise. Attach the syringe to the infusion set provided and inject the reconstituted product intravenously (K).
Rate of Administration
The entire dose of Jivi can usually be infused within 1 to 15 minutes. The maximum rate is 2.5 mL per minute. Your healthcare provider will determine the rate of administration that is best for you.
Resources at Bayer available to the patient:
For Adverse Reaction Reporting, contact Bayer Medical Communications 1-888-84-BAYER (1-888-842-2937)
To receive more product information, contact Jivi Customer Service 1-888-606-3780