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NovoSeven RT may cause serious blood clots that form in veins and arteries. Doctors should have discussed the risks and explained the signs and symptoms of blood clots. Some of these include pain, swelling, warmth, redness, or a lump in the legs or arms, chest pain, shortness of breath, or sudden severe headache and/or loss of consciousness or function. Healthcare providers usually monitor patients for signs of blood clots during treatment.
Doctors prescribe this medication because they assess the benefits of such treatment outweigh any likely unwanted effects.
Some of the side effects that have been reported include fever, headache, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting may occur.Â
Not all side effects are listed here. If these or other unlisted symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Patients who have blood-clotting disorders such as hemophilia types A and B may require special blood-clotting facilitation if they have uncontrolled bleeding episodes after injury or are having to underego surgical procedures. Factor VIIa is a man-made protein that mimics the naturally occurring clotting activator in the body. It is used to stop bleeding in patients by helping the blood to clot.