Guide To Treating And Managing Hemophilia

Clotting Medication

Patients will often be prescribed clothing medication to treat their condition and make life easier to manage. The most common medication prescribed for hemophilia A patients is desmopressin, which mimics a hormone called vasopressin. This stimulates the release of needed clotting factors in the blood. This includes the clotting factor that is responsible for platelet adhesion, called von Willebrand factor, which stops bleeding when a cut occurs. It is not used frequently as this can make it less effective. It is instead used when needed to reduce bleeding, such as before a patient goes in for dental work.

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