Prolastin
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Prolastin
SIDE EFFECTS
Therapeutic administration of Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human), Prolastin (alpha) , 60 mg/kg weekly, has been demonstrated to be well tolerated. In clinical studies, six reactions were observed with 517 infusions of Prolastin (alpha) , or 1.16%. None of the reactions was severe.18 The adverse reactions reported included delayed fever (maximum temperature rise was 38.9°C, resolving spontaneously over 24 hours) occurring up to 12 hours following treatment (0.77%), light-headedness (0.19%), and dizziness (0.19%).18 Mild transient leukocytosis and dilutional anemia several hours after infusion have also been noted.18 Since market entry, occasional reports of other flu-like symptoms, allergic-like reactions, chills, dyspnea, rash, tachycardia, and, rarely, hypotension have also been received. Rare cases of transient increase in blood pressure or hypertension and chest pain have also been reported.
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DRUG INTERACTIONS
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REFERENCES
18. Data on file.
Last reviewed on RxList: 10/6/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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