Review the side-effects of Drotrecogin Alfa as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- High risk of bleeding in gastrointestinal tract, abdominal tract, brain (hemorrhagic stroke), skin and chest cavity.
Blood- Decrease in the platelet count.
Genitourinary- Renal failure, blood in urine.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- High risk of bleeding in gastrointestinal tract, abdominal tract, brain (hemorrhagic stroke), skin and chest cavity.
Blood- Decrease in the platelet count.
Genitourinary- Renal failure, blood in urine.
Other Precautions :
Take full course of treatment.Drug Name : Drotrecogin Alfa
Drotrecogin Alfa(Xigris Vial) generic is a recombinant form of human activated protein C, prescribed for life-threatening bacterial infections like severe sepsis (sepsis combined with organ malfunction).Trade Names for Drotrecogin Alfa
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