Prothrombin complex concentrateOctaplex

Maude Latulippe, CCFP-EM res

Grand Rounds, FMC

CASE

• 73 year old male

• Hx CVA in 2007 and A fib on Coumadin

• Brought in by EMS for right sided weakness and aphasia.

• Pt unable to walk

• Pt speaks limited English and follows a few commands. No family is present.

On exam:

• Vitals 37.2, 100, 16, 167/98, 98% RA

• Glucometer 6.8

• Eyes open spontaneously. He has a right lower face, arm and leg hemiparesis. He is agitated.

• EKG: a fib

• Remainder of physical exam is non-contributory.

PMHX: • Ischemic CVA in 2007

secondary to A fib and subtherapeutic INR. Was left MCA symptomatology

• A fib• CHF• Remote MI• HTN• PVD• Chronic venous insufficiency• Dyslipidemia

Meds: • Warfarin• Lipitor• Micardis• Ramipril• Lasix

Post CT the patient deteriorates: GCS drops to 7 (E2 M4 V1)

Breathing becomes more shallow and appears less effective.

Eyes deviate to the left.

CBC, lytes, creat unremarkable

INR 3.6

PTT N

Management:

• Should vitamin K be given?

• How long does FFP take to work?

• What are the other disadvantages of FFP?

• What new blood product is the best treatment for this patient?

• What are the other indications for Octaplex- prothrombin complex concentrate?

Objectives

• What is Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (PCC)?

• Potential risk

• Advantages: PCC vs Vit K

PCC vs FFP

• How to use it? Indications/Protocol

• Contains FII, (FVII), FIX, FX, and anticoagulant proteins C, S and heparin

• Low volume (average 40cc)• Administered rapidly, quick

onset of action• No need for matching blood

group• Room temperature• Prepared using viral inactivation

method• 1150$ per dose

PROTHROMBIN COMPLEX CONCENTRATE

Octaplex: Contains FII, FVII, FIX, FX in the ratio of approx. 1:1:1:1

Role of prothrombin complex concentrates in reversing warfarin anticoagulation: A review of the literature, Cindy A. Leissinger, Am. J. Hematol. 83:137–143, 2008

• Review of 14 studies involving urgent warfarin reversal with PCCs

• 460 patients• 7 thrombotic complications =

1.5%• … in patient with a pre pro-

thrombotic co-morbidity

Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2008Single-arm prospective study was from Oct 05 to Nov 06 at 15 centers

in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, andSwitzerland.

43 patients with INR > 2 : 26 requiring interventional procedures17 acute bleeding

Method:

• Vit K given prior to PCC infusion (88% pt)• Dose Beriplex by INR

• Concomitant tx with blood, plasma hold for 30 min

Primary end point: - INR at 30 min

INR Dose IU/kg2-3.9 254-6 35>6 50

40/43 INR<1.33/43 INR=1.4

Plasma levels of coagulation factors and clotting inhibitors following administration of Beriplex® P/N. F, factor.

Adverse events

• Adverse events in 25 pt (58%)

• Serious : 6 patients– 3 died

1 death possibly related to treatment

• All other serious/non-serious AE not related to treatment

Thromboembolism riskBetter balance pro/anticoag

factor

No active phospholipid

No activated factor (FVIIa, FIXa)

Often only 1 dose required

Viral transmission

4 cases Parvovirus B19 seroconversions

Allergic reaction

New generation PCC

Treatment options for reversal of oral anticoagulants

Vitamin KApplication of vitamin K:

oral: slow decrease of INR, start within 12-24 h

i.v. : slow decrease of INR, start within 6-8 h

FIX and FX takes longer

Warfarin resistance for 1 week

Studies comparing PCC with Vit K

Treatment, time and INR

Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)

• 15 ml/kg – 1050 ml in 70 kg patient• 30-45 min from demand to start infusion• Blood group specific• Thawed• 1-3h for reversal• Longer time to infuse• TRALI, infection, allergic reaction• 200$/unit

Studies comparing PCC and FFP

Hematoma Growth and Outcome in Treated Neurocritical Care Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage Related to Oral Anticoagulant TherapyComparison of Acute Treatment Strategies Using Vitamin K, Fresh Frozen Plasma, and Prothrombin Complex Concentrates. Huttner Stroke 2006

• Retrospective review 55 pts ICH-Group 1 (31pts): PCC +- FFP +- VitK-Group 2 (18pts): FFP +- VitK-Group 3 (6pts) VitK• Outcomes-Reversal of INR-Hematoma growth (CT or MRI>33%)-Neurological outcome (1 year)

• INR reversal (<2h)

-84% vs 39% vs 0% (p<0.01)

• Frequency of hematoma growth

-19.3% vs 33.3% vs 50% (p<0.01)

• Extent of hematoma growth

-44% vs 54% vs 59% (NS)

• Incidence of growth PCC vs No PCC

-19.3% vs 37.5% (p<0.01)

• No difference in outcome

PCC vs FFP

Favouring PCC

Rapid

No thawing

No blood group testing and matching

No volume limitation

fast application

Highly predictable effect (Antagonism of OAC)

No acute lung injury (TRALI)

Is INR a good test?

• Sensitive to FII, FVII and X

(but not FIX)

• Thromboelastography a better test?

Profile of clot formation in whole blood

Guidelines controversies

1) For Warfarin reversal only in cases of

Urgent surgical procedure required

or

Massive bleeding – CNS, GI

2) INR >1.5

Indications for use (AHR)

CONTRAINDICATION:A. History HIT

Not recommended for*A. Elective reversal of OAT pre-invasive procedureB. Tx of elevated INRs without bleed or need for surgical

interventionC. Massive transfusionD. Coagulopathy associated with liver dysfonctionE. Recent Hx thrombosis, MI, recent ischemic stroke or

DIC

Special population: Pregnant/lactating women, pediatric, congenital factor II and X deficient patients

*Evaluation case-by-case basis possible with hematologist/transfusion medicine physician on call

PCC Dosage (Regional guidelines):(less than the manufacturer’s recommended dose)

- 40mL (1000IU Factor IX activity) and Vit K 10mg IV(Higher dose may be needed in extremes of INR or weight)

- Max 120mL (3000 IU)

Administration: Initial rate 1mL/min x 10 min max rate 3 mL/min

F-U: PT/INR 15 min post dose

Availability

• Octaplex available at FMC, PLC and RGH

• Any physicians who follow the protocol can order Octaplex.

• An Octaplex request form must be completed and faxed to the transfusion Medicine department.

• Octaplex available very rapidly

Progress of case:

• FFP is ordered. 10mg IV Vitamin K given.

• Transfusion medicine is called to release Octaplex from the blood bank.

• Octaplex 40cc (2 vials) given

• INR is reversed from 3.8 to 1.3 within 15 minutes of administration of Octaplex.

• The patient does not appear to worsen clinically and does not require intubation.

• He is admitted to the Stroke Team. A CT scan the next day unfortunately shows significant progression of the bleed. The patient has very poor neurological function. Goals of care are changed to comfort measures and he dies on the 10th day after admission.

Take home point • Octaplex is a Prothrombin Complex

Concentrate available in Calgary through blood bank

• Contains FII, FVII, FIX, FX, protein C, protein S and heparin

• Use if INR>1.5 + Massive bleeding (GI/ICH)or Urgent surgical procedure needed

• C-I: HIT• Give 2 vials (40cc) + vit K 10 mg IV• Should be effective in less then 30 min, recheck INR• Very sick patients with poor outcomes,

mortality/morbidity benefit still unproven

Special thanks

• Thanks to Dr Carey, Dr Dorrington, Dr Shelagh Coutts (neuro) and Dr Rad (hemato)

• Thanks to Carolyn Jursa, Octapharma representant and to the department of blood product FMC

• Prothrombin complex concentrate (Beriplex P/N) in severe bleeding: experience in a large tertiary hospital, David Bruce,Tim JC Nokes, Department of Haematology, Derriford Hospital, UK, critical care,2008

• Prothrombin complex concentrate (Beriplex P/N) for emergency anticoagulation reversal: a prospective multinational clinical trial., PABINGER, B. BRENNER J, Thromb Haemost 2008,

• Warfarin-reversal: results of a phase III study with pasteurised, nanofiltrated prothrombin complex concentrate, Ingrid Pabinger-Fasching , Medical University of Vienna, Austria

• Role of prothrombin complex concentrates in reversing warfarin anticoagulation: A review of the literature, Cindy A. Leissinger, Philip M. Blatt, American Journal of Hematology, 2008

• Current Practices and Unresolved Questions Intracerebral Hemorrhage Associated With Oral Anticoagulant Therapy, Steiner, Stroke 2006

• Hematoma Growth and Outcome in Treated Neurocritical Care Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage Related to Oral Anticoagulant Therapy Comparison of Acute Treatment Strategies Using Vitamin K, Fresh Frozen Plasma, and Prothrombin Complex Concentrates, Huttner, Stroke 2006

• The use of PCC in Intensive Care Medicine, symposium Oct 2009, UK• Up to date