Kcentra Marketing Approval Date: 12/13/2013 Approved Labeled Indication: Urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by vitamin K antagonist (VKA, e.g., warfarin) therapy in adult patients with acute major bleeding or need for an urgent surgery/invasive procedure. Exclusivity End Date:Kcentra (human prothrombin complex concentrate) is the first nonactivated 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate for the urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by vitamin K antagonist (VKA) therapy (eg, warfarin) in adult patients with acute major bleeding. Each year, approximately 3 to 4 million people in the ...KCENTRA Administration Reminders Do not mix KCENTRA with other medicinal products, and administer KCENTRA through a separate infusion line Administer KCENTRA at room temperature Administer KCENTRA by intravenous infusion at a rate of 0.12 mL/kg/min (~3 units/kg/min), up to 8.4 mL/min (~210 units/min)Aug 30, 2016 · Conclusions. On the basis of a descriptive preliminary analysis, an initial bolus and subsequent 2-hour infusion of andexanet substantially reduced anti–factor Xa activity in patients with acute ... 4-factor PCC (Kcentra) If INR 2-4: 25 units/kg (not to exceed 2500 units) If INR 4-6: 35 units/kg (not to exceed 3500 units) If INR > 6: 50 units/kg (not to exceed 5000 units) References: 1. Beshay JE, Morgan H, Madden C, Yu W, Sarode R. Emergency reversal of anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapies in neurosurgical patients. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Dec 27, 2012 · Kcentra Marketing Approval Date: 12/13/2013 Approved Labeled Indication: Urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by vitamin K antagonist (VKA, e.g., warfarin) therapy in adult patients with acute major bleeding or need for an urgent surgery/invasive procedure. Exclusivity End Date: KCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation.(same dosing as Kcentra®) Alternatively, consider giving FFP 10-15 mL/kg in addition to vitamin K in lieu of Kcentra®/FEIBA® If INR ≥1.4 within first 24-48 hours after reversal, consider additional 5-10 mg IV vitamin K Recheck INR 30 minutes after Kcentra®/FEIBA® given, then q6 hours for 24-48 hours Recheck INR the next day after vitamin K Although expensive, these factors offer the advantage of more rapid administration and onset with significantly less fluid volume than blood products, while avoiding additional blood exposures and their well-documented risks. 4 Factor PCC (KCentra) contains factors II, IX, X and inactivated VII and is indicated for moderately severe, refractory ...KCENTRA ®, Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (Human), is a blood coagulation factor replacement product indicated for the urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by Vitamin K antagonist (VKA—eg, warfarin) therapy in adult patients with acute major bleeding or the need for urgent surgery or other invasive procedure ...380-800 units FII/500 units of Kcentra Non-activated form Units of FVII 10 ≤ 52.5 IU/mL (No more than 35 units/100 Factor IX units) -240 IU/mL 200-500 units FII/500 units of Kcentra Activated form Units of FIX 100-150 IU/mL 10-60 IU/mL 400-620 units FII/500 units of Kcentra Non-activated form Units of FX KCENTRA Administration Reminders Do not mix KCENTRA with other medicinal products, and administer KCENTRA through a separate infusion line Administer KCENTRA at room temperature Administer KCENTRA by intravenous infusion at a rate of 0.12 mL/kg/min (~3 units/kg/min), up to 8.4 mL/min (~210 units/min)INTRODUCTION. Prothrombin complex concentrate use (PCC) may be complicated by thrombosis, and increased factor II levels are recognized as a risk factor. 1 When administering PCCs in cardiac surgery patients using K Centra ®, a 4-factor PCC for warfarin reversal, or Profilnine®, a 3-factor PCC for refractory hemorrhage, we administer a low-dose of 1000-2000 units and initially measured post ...Kcentra (prothrombin complex) is a member of the anticoagulant reversal agents drug class and is commonly used for Reversal of Acquired Coagulation Factor Deficiency. The cost for Kcentra intravenous powder for injection - is around $13 for a supply of 1 powder for injection, depending on the pharmacy you visit.kcentra Savings, Coupons and Information. | PROTHROMBIN COMPLEX CONCENTRATE (proh THROM bin KUM pleks KON suhn treyt) is used in patients who are taking a vitamin K antagonist like warfarin to stop bleeding or when urgent surgery is needed.\ \ This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.(Kcentra) Clinical Recommendations for Use April 2015 VA Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, Medical Advisory Panel, and VISN Pharmacist Executives The following recommendations are based on medical evidence, clinician input, and expert opinion. The content of the document is dynamic and will be revised as new information becomes available. Kcentra is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to Kcentra or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). Kcentra is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation. Introduction. In 2013, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kcentra ® (CSL Behring GmbH, Kankakee, IL, USA), for the urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by vitamin K antagonist therapy (e.g. warfarin) in adult patients with acute major bleeding or need for urgent surgery/invasive procedure. Kcentra Speak with a Kcentra Hotline 1-855-4KCENTRA (1-855-452-3687) Hotline TOLL-FREE: www.Kcentra.com 7. Place the Kcentra vial on an even and fi rm surface. Invert the diluent vial with the Mix2Vial set attached and push the spike of the transparent adapter end straight down through the Kcentra vial stopper. The diluent will automatically fl ... Although expensive, these factors offer the advantage of more rapid administration and onset with significantly less fluid volume than blood products, while avoiding additional blood exposures and their well-documented risks. 4 Factor PCC (KCentra) contains factors II, IX, X and inactivated VII and is indicated for moderately severe, refractory ...KCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation.flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); low red blood cells (anemia) --pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet; signs of a stroke ...INTRODUCTION. Prothrombin complex concentrate use (PCC) may be complicated by thrombosis, and increased factor II levels are recognized as a risk factor. 1 When administering PCCs in cardiac surgery patients using K Centra ®, a 4-factor PCC for warfarin reversal, or Profilnine®, a 3-factor PCC for refractory hemorrhage, we administer a low-dose of 1000-2000 units and initially measured post ...A commercially available 4F-PCC (Kcentra/Beriplex, CSL Behring LLC, Kankakee, IL, USA) was added to PPP (0-1.0 IU/mL). Dosing for Kcentra was obtained from the package insert. 32 The recommended Kcentra dose of 50 IU/kg is equivalent to ~1.0 IU/mL 4F-PCC plasma level. To eliminate the potential effect of heparin in Kcentra, 4F-PCC was used with ...Kcentra Speak with a Kcentra Hotline 1-855-4KCENTRA (1-855-452-3687) Hotline TOLL-FREE: www.Kcentra.com 7. Place the Kcentra vial on an even and fi rm surface. Invert the diluent vial with the Mix2Vial set attached and push the spike of the transparent adapter end straight down through the Kcentra vial stopper. The diluent will automatically fl ...Kcentra contains factors II, VII, IX, and X and Protein C and S and Bebulin contains factors II, IX, and X Both Bebulin and Kcentra are made from pooled human plasma 6. Riastap** Riastap is a human fibrinogen concentrate made from pooled human plasma and used to replace low or missing fibrinogen proteinMay 16, 2023 · Kcentra Reconstitution Instructions. Ensure that the KCENTRA vial and diluent vial are at room temperature. Remove flip caps from the KCENTRA and diluent vials. Wipe the stoppers with the alcohol swab provided and allow to dry prior to opening the Mix2Vial package. Open the Mix2Vial package by peeling off the lid (Fig. 1). KCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation.of thromboembolic events. KCENTRA was not studied in subjects who had a throm-botic or thromboembolic (TE) event within the prior 3 months. KCENTRA may not be suitable in patients with thromboembolic events in the prior 3 months. (5.2) • KCENTRA is made from human blood and may carry a risk of transmitting infectious• KCENTRA dosing should be individualized based on the patient’s baseline International Normalized Ratio (INR) value, and body weight. (2.1) • Administer Vitamin K concurrently to patients ...KCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation.Concentration: Final concentration in Factor IX units will range from 20–31 units/mL when reconstituted. Actual potency is listed on carton. If patient is to receive multiple vials, may pool contents; use a separate unused Mix2Vial transfer set for each vial. Administration should begin promptly or within 4 hrs of reconstitution. KCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation. DB13152. Prothrombin complex concentrate ( PCC ), also known as factor IX complex, sold under the brand name Kcentra among others, is a combination medication made up of blood clotting factors II, IX, and X. [7] Some versions also contain factor VII. [8] It is used to treat and prevent bleeding in hemophilia B if pure factor IX is not available.KCENTRA ®, Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (Human), is a blood coagulation factor replacement product indicated for the urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by Vitamin K antagonist (VKA—eg, warfarin) therapy in adult patients with acute major bleeding or the need for urgent surgery or other invasive procedure ...May 3, 2023 · Kcentra. STN: BL 125421. Proper Name: Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (Human) Tradename: Kcentra. Manufacturer: CSL Behring GmbH. Indication: The urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor ... KCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation.The Use of Kcentra in the Reversal of Coagulopathy of Chronic Liver Disease. J Pharm Pract2018 Feb;31 (1):120-125. doi: 10.1177/0897190017696952. Epub 2017 Mar 15. We aim to describe our experience with the four-factor prothrombin complex concentrates (4F-PCC) Kcentra at differing doses in patients with liver cirrhosis requiring emergent ...May 3, 2015 · Kcentra 072913 final. Kcentra: A 4-Factor Prothrombin Concentrate Sylvia Doyle, Pharm.D. Elva Angelique Van Devender, Ph.D., Pharm.D., BCPS Legacy Good Samaritan Emergency Department. May 3, 2015 2 Background Kcentra is the first four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate approved for the urgent reversal of vitamin K antagonist-related major ... flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); low red blood cells (anemia) --pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet; signs of a stroke ...Kcentra is essentially a dose of coagulation factors called prothrombin complex concentrate which doctors use when they need patients’ blood to clot quickly again due to overdosing on another type of medicine similar to Warfarin i.e Vitamin k antagonist group OR urgent surgery needed where coagulation state should balanced immediately.Individuals using assistive technology may not be able to fully access the information contained in this file. For assistance, please call 800-835-4709 or 240-402-8010, extension 1. Consider 4-factor PCC (KCentra) 2000 units NOTE: PCC may partially correct PT/aPTT but will not affect anti-factor Xa activity and will not increase drug clearance; correlation of shortening PT/aPTT with reduction in bleeding risk is unknown bivalirudin Degree of reversal c (Angiomax) 25 minutes (up to 1 hr in severe renal impairment)KCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation. Kcentra is a blood coagulation factor replacement product. Kcentra is used to quickly reverse the effects of a blood-thinning medicine (such as warfarin ) during a major bleeding episode, or when there is a need for emergency surgery or invasive medical procedure.Kcentra was infused at a rate of 0.12 mL/kg/min, with a similar duration for matched placebo saline. Blood was collected for analysis of thrombin generation, anti‐factor Xa (anti‐Xa) activity, prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (PTT).(Kcentra) Clinical Recommendations for Use April 2015 VA Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, Medical Advisory Panel, and VISN Pharmacist Executives The following recommendations are based on medical evidence, clinician input, and expert opinion. The content of the document is dynamic and will be revised as new information becomes available. 5. Bebulin VH** (3 factor PCC) and Kcentra (4 factor PCC)** Kcentra is a prothrombin complex concentrate used to treat bleeding in patients with acquired coagulation factor deficiency induce by warfarin Bebulin is used to prevent and treat bleeding in patients with hemophilia B, congenital Factor IX deficiency or Christmas disease www.CSLBehring-us.com www.Kcentra.com US-KCT-0012 3/2017 Kcentra Administration Reminders Do not mix Kcentra with other medicinal products, and administer Kcentra through a separate infusion line Administer Kcentra at room temperature Administer Kcentra by intravenous infusion at a rate of 0.12 mL/kg/min Kcentra is a purified, heat-treated, nanofiltered, lyophilized, non-activated 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) made from pooled human plasma. Kcentra contains all 4 vitamin–K dependent coagulation factors (II, VII, IX and X), and the antithrombotic Proteins C and S. KCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation. Apr 21, 2018 · Kcentra, (Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (Human)), is a blood coagulation factor replacement product indicated for the urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by Vitamin K antagonist (VKA, e.g., warfarin) therapy in adult patients with: acute major bleeding or. KCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation.Kcentra - WikEM. Please donate! Funds go solely to hosting and development costs that allow medical practitioners around the globe to freely access WikEM.Mar 7, 2015 · Figure 1. The vitamin K cycle and its link to carboxylation of glutamic acid residues on vitamin K–dependent coagulation proteins. Vitamin K 1 obtained from food sources is reduced to vitamin KH 2 by a warfarin-resistant vitamin K reductase. 医療関係者の方に向け、日本初のビタミンK 拮抗薬療法中の迅速なPT-INR是正・止血をサポートする4-Factor PCC「ケイセントラ静注用」についての情報をお届けしています。flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); low red blood cells (anemia) --pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet; signs of a stroke ...Kcentra contains factors II, VII, IX, and X and Protein C and S and Bebulin contains factors II, IX, and X Both Bebulin and Kcentra are made from pooled human plasma 6. Riastap** Riastap is a human fibrinogen concentrate made from pooled human plasma and used to replace low or missing fibrinogen proteinKCENTRA ®, Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (Human), is a blood coagulation factor replacement product indicated for the urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by Vitamin K antagonist (VKA—eg, warfarin) therapy in adult patients with acute major bleeding or the need for urgent surgery or other invasive procedure ...Obtain PT/INR/PTT prior to initiating Kcentra® and 2 hours after administration. Notes regarding Kcentra® dosing administration Each 500 unit vial contains 400 – 620 units factor IX. Pharmacy will enter the exact dose provide in factor IX units for billing purposes. Kcentra®should be infused through a separate infusion line.DB13152. Prothrombin complex concentrate ( PCC ), also known as factor IX complex, sold under the brand name Kcentra among others, is a combination medication made up of blood clotting factors II, IX, and X. [7] Some versions also contain factor VII. [8] It is used to treat and prevent bleeding in hemophilia B if pure factor IX is not available. KCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation. nanofiltered, and lyophilized into a powder for reconstitution. Kcentra® is supplied as a 500-unit single dose vial. Kcentra® is dosed according to Factor IX potency and is individualized based on the patient’s baseline International Normalized Ratio (INR) and body weight. The cost of Kcentra® is $1.27 per unit; a single dose of Kcentra ...KCENTRA prescription and dosage sizes information for physicians and healthcare professionals. Pharmacology, adverse reactions, warnings and side effects.Kcentra - WikEM. Please donate! Funds go solely to hosting and development costs that allow medical practitioners around the globe to freely access WikEM.K-centra. (Kontaktní a poradenská centra) Kontaktní centra hrají důležitou roli zejména v prevenci škodlivých následků užívání drog – snaží se zmírnit dopad a škody způsobené drogami. Jde o takzvaná „nízkoprahová zařízení“ – podmínky jsou nastaveny tak, aby sem mohl přijít každý, kdo potřebuje pomoc a je ...Beatrice McLaughlin, NP. Emergency Care. Psychiatric Inpatient Geriatric and Adult. Psychiatric & Behavioral Health. Centra Lynchburg General Hospital 1901 Tate Springs Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501. Centra Provider.Call the Kcentra Hotline at 1-855-452-3687; Adverse reactions: If your patient is having an adverse reaction to Kcentra, contact or have them contact CSL Behring Pharmacovigilance at 1-866-915-6958. For any other concern related to treatment with Kcentra, you can call the Kcentra Hotline at 1-855-452-3687 to speak with them about how to proceed(Kcentra) Clinical Recommendations for Use April 2015 VA Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, Medical Advisory Panel, and VISN Pharmacist Executives The following recommendations are based on medical evidence, clinician input, and expert opinion. The content of the document is dynamic and will be revised as new information becomes available. Kcentra Reconstitution Instructions. Ensure that the KCENTRA vial and diluent vial are at room temperature. Remove flip caps from the KCENTRA and diluent vials. Wipe the stoppers with the alcohol swab provided and allow to dry prior to opening the Mix2Vial package. Open the Mix2Vial package by peeling off the lid (Fig. 1).Beatrice McLaughlin, NP. Emergency Care. Psychiatric Inpatient Geriatric and Adult. Psychiatric & Behavioral Health. Centra Lynchburg General Hospital 1901 Tate Springs Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501. Centra Provider.KCENTRA is available as a white or slightly colored lyophilized concentrate in a single-dose vial containing coagulation Factors II, VII, IX and X, and antithrombotic Proteins C and S. KCENTRA potency (units) is defined by Factor IX content. The actual potency for 500 unit vial ranges from 400-620 Factor IX units/vial.It was hypothesized that the four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) Kcentra 25 unit/kg would reverse impairment of thrombin generation in healthy volunteers dosed with apixaban to steady state. In this randomized, two-period crossover, assessor-blinded trial, 12 healthy subjects received 5 mg apixaban every 12 h.KCENTRA ®, Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (Human), is a blood coagulation factor replacement product indicated for the urgent reversal of acquired coagulation factor deficiency induced by Vitamin K antagonist (VKA—eg, warfarin) therapy in adult patients with acute major bleeding or the need for urgent surgery or other invasive procedure.Consider 4-factor PCC (KCentra) 2000 units NOTE: PCC may partially correct PT/aPTT but will not affect anti-factor Xa activity and will not increase drug clearance; correlation of shortening PT/aPTT with reduction in bleeding risk is unknown bivalirudin Degree of reversal c (Angiomax) 25 minutes (up to 1 hr in severe renal impairment)www.CSLBehring-us.com www.Kcentra.com US-KCT-0012 3/2017 Kcentra Administration Reminders Do not mix Kcentra with other medicinal products, and administer Kcentra through a separate infusion line Administer Kcentra at room temperature Administer Kcentra by intravenous infusion at a rate of 0.12 mL/kg/minMedical question support Kcentra Hotline representatives are trained to answer medical and treatment questions, which differentiates them from other hotlines that are strictly for product information and ordering/reimbursement support. Treating a patient and want to talk with a healthcare professional? Call the Kcentra Hotline at 1-855-452-3687Kcntra costs roughly $1.27 per unit. Kcentra® is dosed according to Factor IX potency and is individualized based on the patient’s baseline International Normalized Ratio (INR) and body weight. The cost of Kcentra® is $1.27 per unit; a single dose of Kcentra® for an 80 kg patient costs $5,080. A single 90 µg/kg dose of Factor VII to a 80 ...Mar 7, 2015 · Figure 1. The vitamin K cycle and its link to carboxylation of glutamic acid residues on vitamin K–dependent coagulation proteins. Vitamin K 1 obtained from food sources is reduced to vitamin KH 2 by a warfarin-resistant vitamin K reductase. Sleep is a swiftly reversible state of decreased metabolism, responsiveness and, motor activity, which is broadly categorized into rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM).[1] The NREM sleep phase again subdivides into stage N1, stage N2, and stage N3. The K-Complex is a waveform identified on electroencephalography (EEG), which primarily occurs during Stage 2 (N2) of NREM ...Kcentra contains factors II, VII, IX, and X and Protein C and S and Bebulin contains factors II, IX, and X Both Bebulin and Kcentra are made from pooled human plasma 6. Riastap** Riastap is a human fibrinogen concentrate made from pooled human plasma and used to replace low or missing fibrinogen proteinKCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation.
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For example, a Kcentra® 500 unit vial can contain 400-620 units and a 1000 unit vial can contain 800-1240 units [5]. Most hospitals are required to bill based on exact units administered, so pharmacies often need to adjust Kcentra® orders to reflect the units that will be administered.Kcentra® is a 4-factor PCC that is FDA approved for the reversal of warfarin. Kcentra® contains factors II, VII, IX, and X but also contain other components like heparin, Antithrombin III, protein C, and Protein S. Kcentra is dosed based off of the Factor IX content and this can vary to a small extent from one lot to the next.Aug 30, 2016 · Conclusions. On the basis of a descriptive preliminary analysis, an initial bolus and subsequent 2-hour infusion of andexanet substantially reduced anti–factor Xa activity in patients with acute ... Posted November 19, 2013. We are trying to utilize Kcentra and tranexamic acid here as part of our blood management program. We're thinking about Kcentra more for intracranial hemorrhages, and TXA for trauma/massive bleeds and knee replacements. I believe both will be used in trauma at some point.Kcentra is a purified, heat-treated, nanofiltered, lyophilized, non-activated 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) made from pooled human plasma. Kcentra contains all 4 vitamin–K dependent coagulation factors (II, VII, IX and X), and the antithrombotic Proteins C and S. We aim to describe our experience with the four-factor prothrombin complex concentrates (4F-PCC) Kcentra ® at differing doses in patients with liver cirrhosis requiring emergent hemostasis in the setting of major or life-threatening bleeding. An automated query of patients who received Kcentra between January 2014 and March 2016 was performed.KCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation.KCENTRA is contraindicated in patients with known anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to KCENTRA or any of its components (including heparin, Factors II, VII, IX, X, Proteins C and S, Antithrombin III and human albumin). KCENTRA is also contraindicated in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation. Introduction: Liver disease is often marked by changes in hemostasis. Vitamin K is frequently administered to cirrhotic patients with an elevated INR to improve their coagulopathy, though strong evidence justifying this approach is lacking.(Kcentra) Clinical Recommendations for Use April 2015 VA Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, Medical Advisory Panel, and VISN Pharmacist Executives The following recommendations are based on medical evidence, clinician input, and expert opinion. The content of the document is dynamic and will be revised as new information becomes available.In September 2018, the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee approved a new protocol for Emergent Vitamin K Antagonist (Warfarin) reversal via fixed dose Kcentra (PCC). We will go live with this protocol on January 22, 2019 ..