What is Prolastin-C? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Prolastin-C

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

• This medicine is usually given once a week on a regular schedule.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Record and keep a treatment infusion log. This includes information, including lot number, time, date, and any reactions.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

• This medicine is usually given once a week on a regular schedule.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Record and keep a treatment infusion log. This includes information, including lot number, time, date, and any reactions.

• Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

What to do if you miss a dose of Prolastin-C

Prolastin-C contraindications - Who shouldn't take Prolastin-C?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor.

Prolastin-C warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• This medicine is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns. Your doctor may give you a hepatitis B vaccine before you receive this medicine.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting

• Worsening of breathing problems

Prolastin-C interactions & what to avoid when taking Prolastin-C

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• This medicine is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns. Your doctor may give you a hepatitis B vaccine before you receive this medicine.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.