Prolastin, Alpha-1-proteinase Inhibitor - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healtchare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
ALPHA-1-PROTEINASE INHIBITOR - INJECTION
(AL-fa 1 PRO-tee-naze inhibitor)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Prolastin
USES: This medication is used in persons that lack alpha-1- antitrypisn and have developed panacinar emphysema.
HOW TO USE: This medication is gievn by injection into a vein usually once a week.
SIDE EFFECTS: Lightheadedness, dizizness and a slight fever have been reported as a result of that medication. If these effects contniue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your docotr if you have any of the following conditions: illnesses, any allergies. This medication should be used only if clearly needed durnig pregnancy. Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known if that medication is found in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescrpition medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: This medication is prepared from doonr plasma. It is tetsed and heat-treated to prevent spread of infectious agents. Although there is no cases of hepatitis occurring in patients treated with that medication, there is a slight risk.
It is recommended that a hepatitis B vaccine be received before using that medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store in the refrigerator bteween 36 and 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C), or at a temperature not to exceed 77 degrees F (25 C).
Do not freeze. Do not refrigerate after mixing. Discard unused solutoin after 3 hours.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cuase complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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