Abstract

Balfaxar (Octapharma), a human plasma-derived four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC), has been approved by the FDA for rapid reversal of warfarin anticoagulation in adults who require an urgent surgical/invasive procedure. It is the second four-factor PCC to become available in the US; Kcentra, which has been available since 2013, is approved for the same indication and for urgent reversal of warfarin anticoagulation in adults with acute major bleeding. Balfaxar is marketed in Canada and Europe as Octaplex.

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