Factor VIII Inhibitor Bypassing Activity (FEIBA) Reversal for Apixaban and Rivaroxaban in Patients With Acute Intracranial and Nonintracranial Hemorrhage

2021 ◽  
pp. 106002802110045
Author(s):  
Aleah R. Hunt ◽  
Shawn N. Coffeen ◽  
Dane L. Shiltz ◽  
Calvin Ice ◽  
Jessi Parker

Background: The clinical use of factor VIII inhibitor bypassing activity (FEIBA) for factor Xa (FXa) inhibitor reversal is derived from small studies with notable variation in patient eligibility for use, dosage regimens, concurrent supportive care, and outcome measures. Consequently, additional effectiveness and safety data are warranted to expand the literature evaluating FEIBA for FXa inhibitor reversal. Objective: This study sought to determine the incidence of observed effective hemostasis within 24 hours of post-FEIBA® administration as well as in-hospital and 30-day post-discharge incidences of thromboembolic event (TEE) and mortality between apixaban and rivaroxaban in the intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) and non-ICH populations. Methods: This case series evaluated patients between January 1, 2014 through July 1, 2019 who received at least one FEIBA® dose for apixaban or rivaroxaban reversal secondary to acute ICH or non-ICH. Patient demographics, FEIBA® dosages, adjunct treatments, effectiveness, and safety outcomes were retrospectively collected from electronic medical record review. Modified hemostasis outcomes, adapted from criteria previously published by Sarode et al., TEE, and mortality between apixaban and rivaroxaban in the ICH and non-ICH populations were evaluated. Results: Among the 104 patients evaluated, 62 received apixaban and 42 rivaroxaban. Thirty apixaban and 25 rivaroxaban users experienced ICH, whereas 32 apixaban and 17 rivaroxaban users experienced non-ICH. Among the combined ICH and non-ICH populations, effective hemostasis occurred in 89%, TEE in 8%, and mortality in 13%. No statistically significant differences were observed within ICH and non-ICH populations receiving apixaban or rivaroxaban regarding effective hemostasis, TEE, or mortality. Conclusion and Relevance: The combined ICH and non-ICH overall rates of effective hemostasis, TEE, and mortality were comparable to preexisting studies of FEIBA for factor Xa inhibitor reversal. The limitations inherent to the study design warrant a randomized controlled trial with an active comparator to confirm these observations.

2002 ◽  
Vol 87 (03) ◽  
pp. 459-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keiji Nogami ◽  
Katsumi Nishiya ◽  
Yoshihiko Sakurai ◽  
Ichiro Tanaka ◽  
John Giddings ◽  
...  

SummaryFactor VIII (FVIII) inhibitor alloantibodies react with the A2, C2, or A3-C1 domains of FVIII and inactivate FVIII activity. We recently demonstrated that an anti-C2 monoclonal antibody with a Val2248Gly2285 epitope, inhibited factor Xa (FXa)-catalyzed FVIII activation, and that a FXa binding site for FVIII was located within residues Thr2253-Gln2270. In this study, we investigated whether anti-C2 alloantibodies inhibit FXa-catalyzed FVIII activation. Anti-C2 alloantibodies from four patients inhibited FVIII activation by FXa in onestage clotting assay. Furthermore, analysis by SDS-PAGE showed that all alloantibodies inhibited FVIII proteolytic cleavage by FXa independently of phospholipid. To confirm direct inhibition of FVIII and FXa interaction, we examined the effect of alloantibodies on FVIII binding to anhydro-FXa, a catalytically inactive FXa, in ELISA. All alloantibodies and C2-affinity purified F(ab)’2 preparations inhibited FVIII binding to anhydro-FXa dose-dependently. Our results revealed a new inhibitory mechanism of FVIII, mediated by inhibition of FXa in the presence of anti-C2 alloantibodies.


1977 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Elsinger

FEIBA IMMUNO is a preparation in which a new activity is generated capable of bypassing factor VIII. The preparation which is used to treat patients with inhibitors (especially inhibitors to factor VIII) is standardized in FEIBA units, i.e. in terms of its in vitro capacity to shorten the activated PTT of a factor VIII inhibitor plasma.It could be concluded from different in vitro experiments that none of the classic’ activated coagulation factors is responsible for the factor VIII bypassing reaction; FEIB-activity seems to be correlated to a new complex of coagulation factors.To get an answer to the question which coagulation factors are essential for FEIB-activity, we tried to generate this activity from different deficient plasmas; from these experiments the following conclusions could be drawn:, the presence of at least factors VII, IX, and X is essential for the generation of the molecular species responsible for factor VIII as well as factor X bypassing activity, but factor V is not bypassed. This activity is not factor Xa itself. Factors VIII and V are not necessary for the generation of this active principle, but factor V is finally needed for its bypassing action.


1977 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Vinazzer

The exact action of factor VIII inhibitor bypassing activity (FEIBA) is still unclear. For this reason, a series of experimental studies was carried out. Procoagulant activities were examined by standard one-stage methods while factor Xa and thrombin were measured by chromogenic substrates. Activities of factors II, VII, IX, and X were similar to PPSB fractions. In addition, low factor V activity and a phospholipid were detected. No activated factor X was present in FEIBA but there was a trace amount of 2.1 NIH units of thrombin per 100 FEIBA units. On addition of calcium chloride slow thrombin formation could be observed which however, reached 1100 NIH units of thrombin per 100 FEIBA units within an incubation time of 10 min. The velocity of thrombin formation was greatly enhanced by addition of a PTT reagent and of thromboplastin respectively. Factor Xa on the other hand, was neither formed after addition of calcium chloride nor by a PTT reagent. Tissue thromboplastin however, activated Xa from FEIBA in the same manner as a PTT reagent plus barium sulfate plasma. From these results, the conclusion could be drawn that thrombin could readily be made available from FEIBA while activation of Xa either needed the complete endogenous pathway or the presence of tissue thromboplastin. The procoagulant activity of FEIBA therefore, could be attributed to direct thrombin formation. By this process, an activation of the clotting mechanism in plasmas deficient in endogenous coagulation factors, and a complete independence from the presence or absence of a specific antibody could be explained.


Blood ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 128 (22) ◽  
pp. 4987-4987
Author(s):  
Abdul Kareem M Al-Momen ◽  
Tarek M Owaidah ◽  
Zaidi Z Sayed ◽  
Mady F Ahmed ◽  
Hanbali Amr ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Acquired Hemophilia (AH) is a rare bleeding disorder that develops secondary to an autoantibody against Factor VIII in persons who are not known to have any previous bleeding disorder. Aim: The aimof this retrospective case review is to explore the pattern of confirmed cases of AH that were managed in Saudi Arabia over a 5 years' period. Patients and Methods: We reviewed the charts of documented cases of AH that were managed in 5 Tertiary Hospitals (4 in Riyadh and 1 in Al Madinah Al Monawarah) from 2010 to 2014. All cases underwent medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests including complete blood count, activated partial thromboplastin time (PTT), mixing studies, factor VIII level, and Factor VIII Inhibitor titer. All patients received standard treatment. Results: We found 19 cases, but we could obtain data only for 13 cases, 4 males and 9 females, median age was 30 years (range 20-85). Risk factors were pregnancy in 5, Autoimmune disease in 2, Cancer in 1, Clopedogril in 1 and 4 were idiopathic. All cases presented with various degrees of bruises. in addition, 4 cases presented with menorrhagia, 4 cases with soft tissue hematomas, and 2 cases with gross hematuria. All cases had prolonged aPTT, which was only partially corrected with mixing studies, very low factor VIII level (median 1, range <1-12.5%), and high factor VIII inhibitor titer (median 22.4 BU, range 3.5-1932). Treatment included steroids, cyclophosphamide, immunoglobulins and Rituximab. There were 9 remissions (with 2 relapses, which responded to treatment), 2 partial responses, and 2 deaths due to massive blood loss (Hematuria). Discussion: Our case series indicates only severe AH, because many milder cases are underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Although the number of our cases are small, they indicate a different pattern from the published studies, because of younger age group and female predominance. Conclusion: Our case series indicates that most of our cases are young adults, with female predominance. A comprehensive review of cases from other hospitals is underway Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


Author(s):  
G. H. Tishkoff

Kurcyznski and Penner have reported on the use of prothrombin concentrates in the management of bleeding in hemophilia patients with Factor VIII inhibitor. Several commercial concentrates showed marked ability to shorten the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) of Factor VIII inhibitor plasma after 40 min preincubation. Significantly, purified human Factor Xa and thrombin did not evidence corrective effect. Highly purified human Factors X and II, isolated by affinity chromatography from partially activated prothrombin complex, effectively corrected the APTT when combined, but were inactive when tested separately. Preliminary studies suggest that Factor V is essential. This study indicates that the thrombogenic properties of prothrombin concentrates in vivo may be due in part to a coagulant complex formed by the interaction of X, V, and a prothrombin intermediate.


2020 ◽  
pp. 089719002090701
Author(s):  
Tessa R. Reynolds ◽  
Brian W. Gilbert ◽  
Katherine M. Hall

Objective: In cases of oral factor Xa (FXa) inhibitor–associated acute major bleeding, several reversal strategies are available. Current guidelines recommend a dose of 50 U/kg if using 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC). A paucity of data exists with the use of 4F-PCC for FXa inhibitor reversal for acute major bleeding, specifically the most efficacious dosing regimens and safety data. The purpose of this case series is to describe the utilization of 4F-PCC for reversal of oral FXa inhibitor–associated acute major bleeding. Methods: This retrospective case series included all admitted patients 18 years and older who received 4F-PCC for oral FXa inhibitor–associated major bleeding. Major bleeding was defined using the International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis definition for major bleeding in nonsurgical patients. The primary outcome was achievement of hemostasis. Results: A total of 31 patients met inclusion criteria, with 17 receiving rivaroxaban and 14 receiving apixaban. Intracranial hemorrhage was the most common type of bleeding occurring in 15 (55%) patients. The median dose of 4F-PCC was 37 U/kg. Of the patients evaluated in the primary end point analysis, 68% achieved effective hemostasis. Four (12.9%) patients experienced a documented thrombotic event within 7 days of receiving 4F-PCC. Conclusion: The use of 4F-PCC for FXa inhibitor–associated acute major bleeding was effective for the majority of patients. The rate of thrombotic events appears higher compared to previously published studies, although major confounders exist and larger studies are needed to fully evaluate the safety of 4F-PCC for this indication.


1979 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Vinazzer

By the aid of chromogenic substrates, highly specific assays of some serine proteases can be carried out. The substrate used for factor VIIIC-assays was Bz-Ile-Glu-Gly-Arg-pNA [S-2222 KABI) which measures factor Xa. When all components necessary for factor Xa activation except factor VIIIC are kept at constant levels, the resulting Xa-activity is in direct relation to the concentration of factor VIIIC. The substrate plasma was a mixture of hemophilia A plasma with factor VIII inhibitor plasma with a remaining inhibitor activity of between 0.1 and 0.5 units per ml. This substrate was defibrinated by ancrod. For assays of factor VIIIC, this plasma was mixed with the diluted test plasma, cepheloplastin, and calcium chloride at 37°C After a constant activation time, the chromogenic substrate was added and the difference in OD/min was measured at 405 nm. The calibration curve was linear between 1% and over 200% factor VIIIC activity, and the average CV was 7.9%. This method was compared to a standard one-stage method for factor VIIIC. Identical results were obtained in plasma samples of normal individuals, in samples of high factor VIIIC, activity, in plasma from hemophilia A patients, and in factor VIII concentrates. The advantages of this method over the clotting method are: independence of the results from variations of factors V,II, and I in the reaction mixture, stability of the reagents, a better discrimination of factor VIIIC levels in the range between 30% and over 100%, and the possibility of automatization of the method.


1977 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Hess ◽  
N. Shih ◽  
G. Tishkoff

In an attempt to identify the thrombogenic factor in human factor IX concentrates, we have studied the role of trace quantities of activated clotting factors employing an assay that compares the Factor VIII-like activity of IX concentrates with the ability of these products to restore to normal the abnormal activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) of Factor VIII inhibitor plasma after 1 minute and 40 minute incubation. A coagulant activity (FEIBA) was evident when partially purified Factors X and II were combined in vitro. Factor Xa (4 × 10-4 u) plus Factor II gave negative results. Factor IIa (5.5 × 10-2u), when combined with Factor X, generated FEIBA. Activated clotting factors (Xa, IIa) when tested alone, at comparable levels, were devoid of FEIBA. Our results suggest a mechanism, distinct from activated clotting factors, that can effectively by-pass the Factor VIII defect in the coagulation cascade. The proposed mechanism appears to also by-pass the normal inhibitory properties (i.e., antithrombin III) of human blood.


1981 ◽  
Vol 45 (03) ◽  
pp. 285-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
J P Allain ◽  
A Gaillandre ◽  
D Frommel

SummaryFactor VIII complex and its interaction with antibodies to factor VIII have been studied in 17 non-haemophilic patients with factor VIII inhibitor. Low VIII:C and high VIIIR.Ag levels were found in all patients. VIII:WF levels were 50% of those of VTIIRrAg, possibly related to an increase of poorly aggregated and electrophoretically fast moving VIIIR:Ag oligomers.Antibody function has been characterized by kinetics of VIII :C inactivation, saturability by normal plasma and the slope of the affinity curve. Two major patterns were observed:1) Antibodies from 6 patients behaved similarly to those from haemophiliacs by showing second order inhibition kinetics, easy saturability and steep affinity slope (> 1).2) Antibodies from other patients, usually with lower titres, inactivated VIII :C according to complex order kinetics, were not saturable, and had a less steep affinity slope (< 0.7). In native plasma, or after mixing with factor VIII concentrate, antibodies of the second group did not form immune complexes with the whole factor VIII molecular complex. However, dissociation procedures did release some antibodies from apparently low molecular weight complexes formed in vivo or in vitro. For appropriate management of non-haemophilic patients with factor VIII inhibitor, it is important to determine the functional properties of their antibodies to factor VIII.


1993 ◽  
Vol 69 (02) ◽  
pp. 115-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathelijne Peerlinck ◽  
Jef Arnout ◽  
Jean Guy Gilles ◽  
Jean-Marie Saint-Remy ◽  
Jos Vermylen

SummaryIn May 1990, 218 patients with haemophilia A regularly attending the Leuven Haemophilia Center were randomly assigned to a group receiving either of two newly introduced factor VIII concentrates: factor VIII-P, an intermediate purity pasteurized concentrate, or factor VIII-SD, a high purity concentrate treated with solvent-detergent for viral inactivation.Patients were followed from May 1990 until October 1991. Between August 1991 and October 1991 a clinically important factor VIII inhibitor was detected in five out of the 109 patients receiving factor VIII-P while none of the 109 patients receiving factor VIII-SD developed such antibodies. All patients acquiring an inhibitor had previously been clinically tolerant to transfused factor VIII with 200 to more than 1,000 days of exposure to factor VIII prior to May 1990. Patients with inhibitors were transfused daily with 30 U factor VIII-SD per kg body weight, which was associated with a gradual decline of the inhibitor level. In all patients the antibodies were relatively slow-acting and predominantly directed towards the light chain of factor VIII.This study demonstrates a higher than expected incidence of factor VIII inhibitors associated with the use of a specific factor VIII concentrate in multitransfused haemophilia A patients. It indicates the usefulness of evaluating newly introduced concentrates in prospective, randomized trials.


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