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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Zemaira Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Zemaira™ (alpha-proteinase inhibitor (human)) is indicated for chronic augmentation and maintenance therapy in individuals with alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (A1-PI) deficiency and clinical evidence of emphysema.

Zemaira™ (alpha-proteinase inhibitor (human)) increases antigenic and functional (ANEC) serum levels and lung epithelial lining fluid levels of A1-PI. Clinical data demonstrating the long-term effects of chronic augmentation therapy of individuals with Zemaira (alpha-proteinase inhibitor ...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Zemaira Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; wheezing, difficulty breathing; feeling like you might pass out; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • chest pain, severe headache, buzzing in your ears, uneven heartbeats;
  • fast heart rate;
  • problems with vision; or
  • fever, chills, runny nose, skin rash, and joint pain.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • drowsiness, dizziness, wea...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Zemaira Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat lung problems (emphysema) caused by a certain inherited disease (alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor deficiency). In people with this condition, lung damage is caused by elastase, a natural substance that the body needs to kill bacteria in the lungs. Normally, a protein (alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor) stops elastase from working when it is no longer needed. However, in people who do not make enough of this protein, elastase does not stop working and damages the lungs. This medication replaces the missing alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor and helps to prevent further lung da...

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What is Zemaira Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

Zemaira - User Reviews

Zemaira User Reviews

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