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What is Prescribing information?
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Xigris Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Xigris (drotrecogin alfa) ® is indicated for the reduction of mortality in adult patients with severe sepsis (sepsis associated with acute organ dysfunction) who have a high risk of death (e.g., as determined by APACHE II score ≥ 25) [see Clinical Studies].
Limitations of use:
Xigris (drotrecogin alfa) is not indicated in adult patients with severe sepsis and a lower risk of death (e.g., APACHE II score < 25) [see Clinical Studies].
Xigris (drotrecogin alfa) is not indicated in pediatric patients [see Clinical Studi...
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What is Xigris Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
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Xigris Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your caregivers at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- blood in your urine or stools;
- coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- bleeding from any incision or injection in your skin; or
- any bleeding that won't stop.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bo...
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