APROTININ

Overview

APROTININ is a Schedule H drug.
Aprotonin is an Broad spectrum protease inhibitor which modulates the inflammatory response. It prevents blood loss.
It is used in treatment of hemorrhage.

Usage

APROTININ is generally used to treat: Hemorrhage
APROTININ can address symptoms like: Abdomen Bleeding

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in the patients with the history of Heart surgery, Kidney or Liver disease, Allergy and Hypersensitivity reactions.

Symptoms of Overdosage

APROTININ over-dosage can result in: Abdomen Bleeding

Common Side-Effects

APROTININ : Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Pleural Effusion, Asthma, Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Failure, Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Constipation

Serious Side-Effects

APROTININ : Jaundice, Acute Liver Failure, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Atrial Flutter, Constipation, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Rare Side-Effects

APROTININ : Urinary Retention, Anxiety, Cough

Disease Interactions

APROTININ can interfere with: Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhage

Technical Classification

APROTININ is categorized as: PROTEASE INHIBITORS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with APROTININ as Ingredient

APROGEN 14MG INFUSION	APROTININ 14.0 MG
APROGEN 14MG INJ	APROTININ 14.0 MG
APRONIN 500000IU INJ	APROTININ 500000.0 IU
APROTIN 500000KU INFUSION	APROTININ 500000.0 KU
HAEMAPROT 1.4MG INFUSION	APROTININ 1.4 MG
RELISEAL KIT 0.5ML	APROTININ 3000.0 KIU/ML, THROMBIN 500.0 IU, FIBRINOGEN 70.0 MG