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Drotrecogin Alfa


Generic Name: Drotrecogin Alfa (DROE-treh-KOE-jen)
Brand Name: Xigris

Drotrecogin Alfa is used for:

Treating life-threatening bacterial blood infections in adults.

Drotrecogin Alfa is similar to a natural protein produced by the body. In patients with severe, life-threatening bacterial infections, Drotrecogin Alfa decreases inflammation and the formation of blood clots in blood vessels. It also increases the breakdown of blood clots.

Do NOT use Drotrecogin Alfa if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Drotrecogin Alfa
  • you are bleeding internally or have a brain tumor or lesion
  • you have had a stroke within the last 3 months
  • you have recently (within the last 2 months) had brain or spinal surgery or suffered a severe head trauma
  • you have been severely injured and are at risk of life-threatening bleeding
  • you are using an epidural catheter

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Drotrecogin Alfa :

Some medical conditions may interact with Drotrecogin Alfa . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have bleeding in the brain, blood clotting problems, stomach bleeding or other bleeding problems, a high risk of bleeding, blood vessel problems in the brain, kidney or liver problems, HIV infection, an organ transplant, ulcers, or low platelet counts, or have recently had trauma, surgery, or a stroke

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Drotrecogin Alfa . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

  • Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), heparin, or salicylates (eg, aspirin) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Drotrecogin Alfa may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Drotrecogin Alfa :

Use Drotrecogin Alfa as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Drotrecogin Alfa is usually administered as an injection at your doctor"s office, hospital, or clinic.
  • Drotrecogin Alfa must not be diluted with other liquids.
  • Do not shake Drotrecogin Alfa .
  • If Drotrecogin Alfa contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
  • If a dose of Drotrecogin Alfa is interrupted, contact your doctor immediately to establish a new dosing schedule/rate.
  • Do not use Drotrecogin Alfa past the expiration date stamped on the vial.
  • If you miss a dose of Drotrecogin Alfa , contact your doctor right away.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Drotrecogin Alfa .

Important safety information:

  • Drotrecogin Alfa may cause serious bleeding. Follow your doctor"s instructions carefully. Do not get out of bed on your own unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.
  • Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Drotrecogin Alfa .
  • LAB TESTS, including liver function and complete blood cell counts, may be required to monitor your progress. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
  • Drotrecogin Alfa is not recommended for use in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Drotrecogin Alfa during pregnancy. It is unknown if Drotrecogin Alfa is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Drotrecogin Alfa .

Possible side effects of Drotrecogin Alfa :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with the proper use of Drotrecogin Alfa . Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black stools; bloody diarrhea; confusion; easy bruising or bleeding; one-sided weakness; pink-colored/red urine; slurred speech; stomach pain; vision problems; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include severe bleeding.

Proper storage of Drotrecogin Alfa :

Store Drotrecogin Alfa in the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Protect unreconstituted vials from light. Store in carton until time of use. Keep Drotrecogin Alfa , as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Drotrecogin Alfa , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Drotrecogin Alfa is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Drotrecogin Alfa . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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