Activated Protein C
Description
Activated Protein C is a recombinant form of human activated protein C which is used for the prevention and treatment of blood clots and coagulation disorders. It is also used for reducing the death rates in patients suffering from severe blood infections and associated organ dysfunction. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Activated Protein C
- Bleeding
- Injection site reations (pain,swelling)
- Rash
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Wheezing
- Decreased urine output
Uses of Activated Protein C
What is it prescribed for?
- Sepsis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after assessing the condition and evaluating the risks and benefits associated with the use of this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after assessing the condition and evaluating the risks and benefits associated with the use of this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to activated protein C, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Active internal bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have active internal bleeding due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Intracranial Surgery/Head Trauma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have had a recent intracranial surgery or severe head trauma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after assessing the condition and evaluating the risks and benefits associated with the use of this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after assessing the condition and evaluating the risks and benefits associated with the use of this medicine.
General warnings
Severe allergic reactions
Use of this medicine may cause severe allergic reactions in some people. Discontinue the use of this medicine immediately if any allergic reactions occur. Injection site reactions may also occur with this medicine.
Risk of bleeding
Use of this medicine may increase the risk of bleeding, especially when administered along with other anticoagulant medicines. Close clinical monitoring for any signs and symptoms of bleeding is recommended. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Other medicines
Activated Protein C may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Enoxaparin
Alteplase
Apixaban
Warfarin
Diclofenac
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine. Close monitoring of the patient is recommended during the treatment and inform your doctor immediately if you develop any signs and symptoms of an allergy and/or bleeding.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by inhibiting certain factors which are responsible for clotting.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 12 Sep 2019
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