Successfully managing life with a bleeding disorder takes a combination of preparedness, preventive care, and timely treatment. In this section, learn how to prepare for an emergency, the importance of good dental care, the benefits of physical therapy, and current treatment options for different bleeding disorders.
Factor replacement therapy is the most common treatment for hemophilia, with decades of real-world use and proven efficacy and established safety record.1,2 Factor therapy replaces the missing blood-clotting proteins that are found naturally in your blood. Since it is administered via an intravenous injection, the proteins are available immediately for use.3 It can be used on-demand, prophylactically, or during surgery.3 Non-factor treatments are also available for some bleeding disorders in certain situations.3 As far as future treatment options, several gene therapies are being studied as potential cures for certain types of hemophilia.4
“It’s not like it was back in 1965 when my brother was born. My brother was walking with a cane at nine. My son is nine and he runs, he rides a bike.“ — Athena, parent
Below are all available treatments for hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and inhibitors to factor therapy.
† Last updated November 2019
Since each person responds to treatment differently for a variety of reasons, an analysis of specific symptoms—such as bleeding rates and level of factor in the blood—can help healthcare providers find the right treatment and regimen for a particular person with a bleeding disorder.9
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Takeda has been closely monitoring the news surrounding COVID-19. Our highest priority is the health and safety of our community during this uncertain time.
We are taking steps to help ensure the community’s safety including postponing upcoming educational events such as our HELLO TALK® programs. We appreciate your understanding and we will be regularly updating our events on our website.
A global pandemic such as COVID-19 can cause alarm but we urge you to consult with your healthcare provider to discuss questions regarding your condition and COVID-19. In addition, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website includes information on things like COVID-19 symptoms, how to protect yourself and others from the virus, and who may be at higher risk for complications due to the virus. The National Hemophilia Foundation and the Hemophilia Federation of America are also helpful resources for patients with bleeding disorders and caregivers.
For those of you who are currently on Takeda treatments, based on current assessments of our global supply chain, we do not anticipate any potential supply disruption in the near-term due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Longer-term, it is not yet possible to predict precisely what the impact may be on individual products. We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves and take all necessary actions in an effort to ensure supply continuity for the people we serve. Rest assured, we will keep patient advocacy organizations and health care providers informed of any material changes in status.
If you have been prescribed a Takeda therapy and have questions, you can call our Hematology Support Center at 888-229-8379 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
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