Balfaxar (prothrombin complex concentrate (human)) by Octapharma is 12. First approved in 2023.
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Balfaxar is a human prothrombin complex concentrate (IV powder) that rapidly restores plasma levels of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors (II, VII, IX, X) and antithrombotic proteins C and S. It corrects coagulation defects in patients deficient in one or more of these factors, with median INR reduction from 3.0 to 1.30 within 30 minutes of infusion. The product is indicated for urgent reversal of anticoagulation and management of hemorrhage in specialized clinical settings.
Early-stage growth product with recent FDA approval positions the brand team for commercial expansion, though current job pipeline is limited.
12.1 Mechanism of Action The administration of BALFAXAR provides a rapid increase in plasma levels of the vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors (FII, FVII, FIX, FX) and antithrombotic proteins C and S. Together they are referred to/known as the prothrombin complex. [ ; ] BALFAXAR can temporarily…
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Post Marketing Observational Study on Safety of BALFAXAR vs. KCENTRA for Reversal of Vitamin K Antagonist Induced Anticoagulation in Adults Undergoing Urgent Surgery or Invasive Procedure
Balfaxar offers career opportunity within a newly approved specialty pharmaceutical product targeting urgent-care settings with strong clinical differentiation but limited current headcount. Working on this brand means building market awareness from launch, navigating hospital and emergency medicine channels, and establishing reimbursement pathways in a niche but critical therapeutic area.