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Treats an infection in the blood called sepsis.
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Xigris |
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Drotrecogin Alfa
Xigris
Uses
Treats an infection in the blood called sepsis.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Injectable.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
- This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
You will receive this medicine while you are in the hospital.
- The medicine is given slowly over several days, so the needle will remain in place during that entire time.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Blood in your urine or stools.
Coughing up blood.
Pain, itching, burning, or bleeding where the needle is placed.
Severe headache.
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to drotrecogin alfa, or if you have recently had a stroke, severe head injury, brain tumor, or any type of severe bleeding.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder, liver disease, or a history of blood clots, stroke, aneurysm, or bleeding in your stomach.
This medicine lowers the number of some types of blood cells in your body.
- Because of this, you may bleed or get infections more easily.
- To help with these problems, avoid being near people who are sick or have infections.
- Wash your hands often.
- Stay away from rough sports or other situations where you could be bruised, cut, or injured.
- Brush and floss your teeth gently.
- Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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