Table 2.

Factor VIII (FVIII) immune tolerance induction (ITI) schedule.

Initiate FVIII administration when inhibtor < 10 BUs (rFVIII 50 U/kg 3 times per week—200 U/kg/day) 
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Follow FVIII inhibitor titer q weekly × 4 weeks then q 3 monthly 
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When inhibitor disappears, maintain FVIII ITI until FVIII recovery > 66% predicted and FVIII half-life > 6 hours (check q 3 monthly) 
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If ITI successful, start course of indefinite FVIII prophylaxis 
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If inhibitor titer > 10 BUs after 12 months of ITI, initiate a salvage protocol 
Initiate FVIII administration when inhibtor < 10 BUs (rFVIII 50 U/kg 3 times per week—200 U/kg/day) 
↓ 
Follow FVIII inhibitor titer q weekly × 4 weeks then q 3 monthly 
↓ 
When inhibitor disappears, maintain FVIII ITI until FVIII recovery > 66% predicted and FVIII half-life > 6 hours (check q 3 monthly) 
↓ 
If ITI successful, start course of indefinite FVIII prophylaxis 
↓ 
If inhibitor titer > 10 BUs after 12 months of ITI, initiate a salvage protocol 
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