What is Novoseven Rt? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Novoseven Rt overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • NovoSeven RT

Generic Names:

  • Novoseven Rt

Uses:

  • Treats and prevents bleeding problems caused by hemophilia, congenital factor VII deficiency, or Glanzmann thrombasthenia.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antihemophilic Agent, Hemostatic

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Novoseven Rt used for?

Novoseven RT is used to treat and prevent bleeding associated with low levels of factor VII deficiency, hemophilia A, hemophilia B, glanzmann's thrombasthenia and surgeries. Novoseven RT contains a protein that works with other clotting factors in the blood to help the blood clot and stop bleeding. It is indicated for use by children and adults and is available as an injection.

What form(s) does Novoseven Rt come in?

  • Injectable

What are common Novoseven Rt dosages?

  • Solution Reconstituted 1MG

  • Solution Reconstituted 8MG

Novoseven Rt images - What does Novoseven Rt look like?

  • NovoSeven RT
    1mg solution reconstituted

  • NovoSeven RT
    2mg solution reconstituted

  • NovoSeven RT
    5mg solution reconstituted

  • NovoSeven RT
    8mg solution reconstituted

How to take Novoseven Rt

  • Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

  • Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

What to do if you miss a dose of Novoseven Rt

Novoseven Rt contraindications - Who shouldn't take Novoseven Rt?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to coagulation factor (recombinant), or to mouse, hamster, or bovine proteins.

Novoseven Rt warnings

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, any injury or untreated wounds, or a history of heart disease.

  • This medicine may increase your risk for blood clots. The risk is higher if you have a medical condition such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) or severe artery disease, or if you are taking certain blood clotting medicines. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about this risk.

  • Fever or chills

  • Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, pain in your calf, problems with vision, speech, or walking

  • Redness, pain, or swelling where the IV is given

  • Unusually heavy bleeding, or any bruising or weakness

  • Red or brown urine, or black stools

Novoseven Rt interactions & what to avoid when taking Novoseven Rt

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • This medicine may increase your risk for blood clots. The risk is higher if you have a medical condition such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) or severe artery disease, or if you are taking certain blood clotting medicines. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about this risk.

  • Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are using other coagulation factors.

Novoseven Rt side effects - How does Novoseven Rt make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, pain in your calf, problems with vision, speech, or walking

  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, or coughing up blood

  • Unusually heavy bleeding, or any bruising or weakness

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Fever or chills

  • Redness, pain, or swelling where the IV is given

  • Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

  • Red or brown urine, or black stools

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