5.2 billion IU
distributed since 1990
distributed since 1990
documented viral transmission
In studies, more than 5% of patients reported the following adverse reactions to HUMATE-P: allergic/anaphylactic reactions, including hives, chest tightness, rash, itching, and swelling. The most common adverse reactions after surgery were bleeding at the wound or infusion site, and nosebleeds.
In 63 people who received HUMATE-P for surgery-related bleeding, the most common adverse events were postoperative bleeding (19 people, with 5 people experiencing bleeding at up to three different sites), postoperative nausea (15 people), and postoperative pain (11 people).
In 97 people who received HUMATE-P for on-demand use,4 people experienced 7 adverse events that were considered to have a possible or probable relationship to HUMATE-P. These included chills, blood vessel inflammation, blood vessel widening, abnormal sensation on the skin, itching, rash, and hives. All were mild in intensity with the exception of a moderate case of itching.