Drotrecogin Alfa (activated)

Drotrecogin Alfa reduces the chances of death during sepsis, a serious illness. It is no longer available in the United States since it did not show a survival benefit.

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What are you taking Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) for?

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  • Other
  • Sepsis
  • Shock, Septic

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Uses of Drotrecogin Alfa (activated)

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Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) is used in the treatment of:

Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) is used in the prevention of:

  • Shock, Septic

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) Brand Names

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Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) Drug Class

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Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) is part of the drug class:

Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) Interactions

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This is not a complete list of Drotrecogin Alfa (activated)drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) and Pregnancy

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Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Drotrecogin Alfa falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Drotrecogin Alfa should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

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No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Drotrecogin Alfa should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) Dosage

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Take drotrecogin alfa (activated) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) is available in the following doses:

  • Drotrecogin Alfa 20 Mg Intravenous Powder For Injection
  • Drotrecogin Alfa 5 Mg Intravenous Powder For Injection

Forms of Medication

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Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) is available in the following forms:

  • Injectable Solution