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| Pronunciation |
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 (dro
TRE coe jin AL
fa) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Xigris® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Protein C (Activated) |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to drotrecogin alfa or any other part of this
medicine.
If you are allergic to protein C, talk with healthcare provider.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have any of the following conditions: Bleeding problems, blow
to the head within the last 2 months, brain tumor, catheter in spine, herniated
brain, or stroke within the last 3 months. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat a severe infection. You may be reading
this leaflet for a family member. |
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| How does it work? |
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Drotrecogin alfa decreases the body's harmful response to diseases
affecting the immune system. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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This medicine is given as a shot into a vein.
It will be stopped for 2 hours before any procedures where bleeding
would be expected. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Bleeding problems. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
You will be monitored closely by healthcare
provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Unusual bruising or bleeding.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will
not store it at home. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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