Jason C.
37 years old
Severe Hemophilia A
Father of four
3x/week prophylaxis with KOVALTRY®
Jason C.
37 years old
Severe Hemophilia A
Father of four
3x/week prophylaxis with KOVALTRY®
Meet Jason C.
me as a baby
with my brother
me and my boy
Growing up
My brother and I were born 19 months apart and we both have severe hemophilia A. He's older, so I grew up thinking hemophilia was a normal thing. We went to camp together, and it was good to meet people who had something in common with us. We went for many years and made a lot of friends there.
I was a rebel when I was a teenager. I mean, who wants to stick themselves 3 times a week? Your parents are saying, "Did you do your infusion? Go do it." But at some point it's up to you. When I got older and moved out, I fell off prophy for a while. It wasn't a good idea. Then I met my wife; she's kind of my saving grace. She got me back on track with my prophy regimen.
Meet Jason C.
me as a baby
with my brother
Growing up
My brother and I were born 19 months apart and we both have severe hemophilia A. He's older, so I grew up thinking hemophilia was a normal thing. We went to camp together, and it was good to meet people who had something in common with us. We went for many years and made a lot of friends there.
I was a rebel when I was a teenager. I mean, who wants to stick themselves 3 times a week? Your parents are saying, "Did you do your infusion? Go do it." But at some point it's up to you. When I got older and moved out, I fell off prophy for a while. It wasn't a good idea. Then I met my wife; she's kind of my saving grace. She got me back on track with my prophy regimen.
Growing up
My brother and I were born 19 months apart and we both have severe hemophilia A. He's older, so I grew up thinking hemophilia was a normal thing. We went to camp together, and it was good to meet people who had something in common with us. We went for many years and made a lot of friends there.
I was a rebel when I was a teenager. I mean, who wants to stick themselves 3 times a week? Your parents are saying, "Did you do your infusion? Go do it." But at some point it's up to you. When I got older and moved out, I fell off prophy for a while. It wasn't a good idea. Then I met my wife; she's kind of my saving grace. She got me back on track with my prophy regimen.
me and my boy
Today
This year, I started on KOVALTRY®. I'm infusing 3 times a week as prophylaxis. Before I started on KOVALTRY®, I looked into the risks associated with KOVALTRY®, including that my body can make antibodies called inhibitors, which may stop KOVALTRY® from working properly (see additional safety information below).
I've been on KOVALTRY® for about 6 months and I have had 1 knee bleed.
I work in construction. It's hard work, but I like it. I have four kids: 2 stepkids and 2 of my own, a boy and a girl. My daughter has von Willebrand and hemophilia. I want to be a role model for her, so I try to stay current with the available therapies and stay on treatment as prescribed. Now, I don't mess around with my therapy.
My ankles and knees give me trouble. I had a total knee replacement on my right knee. My shoulders are bad too. I'm bad all over. I'm a good 'bad example' of why you should take care of yourself.
Today
This year, I started on KOVALTRY®. I'm infusing 3 times a week as prophylaxis. Before I started on KOVALTRY®, I looked into the risks associated with KOVALTRY®, including that my body can make antibodies called inhibitors, which may stop KOVALTRY® from working properly (see additional safety information below).
I've been on KOVALTRY® for about 6 months and I have had 1 knee bleed.
I work in construction. It's hard work, but I like it. I have four kids: 2 stepkids and 2 of my own, a boy and a girl. My daughter has von Willebrand and hemophilia. I want to be a role model for her, so I try to stay current with the available therapies and stay on treatment as prescribed. Now, I don't mess around with my therapy.
My ankles and knees give me trouble. I had a total knee replacement on my right knee. My shoulders are bad too. I'm bad all over. I'm a good 'bad example' of why you should take care of yourself.
" I don't mess around with my therapy, so I stay on my treatment as prescribed. "
" I don't mess around with my therapy, so I stay on my treatment as prescribed."
" I don't mess around with my therapy, so I stay on my treatment as prescribed."
Rollercoaster
Looking forward
I stay educated on treatment options, I go to NHF meetings and talk with everyone. I especially like to talk to the teenagers, I say, "Don't fall off. Stay on top of it, you'll be glad you did." I want them all to have it better than I do.
Looking forward
I stay educated on treatment options, I go to NHF meetings and talk with everyone. I especially like to talk to the teenagers, I say, "Don't fall off. Stay on top of it, you'll be glad you did." I want them all to have it better than I do.
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INDICATION FOR KOVALTRY®
KOVALTRY® is a medicine used to replace clotting factor (Factor VIII or antihemophilic factor) that is missing in people with hemophilia A.
KOVALTRY is used to treat and control bleeding in adults and children with hemophilia A. KOVALTRY can reduce the number of bleeding episodes in adults and children with hemophilia A when used regularly (prophylaxis). Your healthcare provider may give you KOVALTRY when you have surgery.
KOVALTRY is not used to treat von Willebrand Disease.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
You should not use KOVALTRY if you are allergic to rodents (like mice and hamsters) or any ingredients in KOVALTRY.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have heart disease or are at risk for heart disease.
The common side effects of KOVALTRY are fever, headache, and rash, in addition to inhibitors in patients who were not previously treated or minimally treated with Factor VIII products.
Your body may make antibodies, called “inhibitors” against KOVALTRY, which may stop KOVALTRY from working properly. If your bleeding is not adequately controlled, it could be due to the development of Factor VIII inhibitors. Consult with your healthcare provider to make sure you are carefully monitored with blood tests for the development of inhibitors to Factor VIII.
Allergic reactions may occur with KOVALTRY. Call your healthcare provider right away and stop treatment if you get tightness of the chest or throat, dizziness, decrease in blood pressure, and nausea.
Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Call your healthcare provider right away if bleeding is not controlled after using KOVALTRY.
For additional important risk and use information, please see full Prescribing Information.
