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Generic: drotrecogin alfa View All Brands Xigris A coagulation modifier - It is used to treat life-threatening sepsis				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? DROTRECOGIN ALFA is used to treat life- threatening sepsis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: bleeding disorders brain or spine surgery or injury history of any bleeding event low platelet count in the blood liver disease stroke take medicines that treat or prevent blood clots an unusual or allergic reaction to drotrecogin alfa, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. This medicine is not approved for use in children. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? This does not apply. What may interact with this medicine? aspirin and aspirin- like medicines cilostazol clopidogrel dipyridamole medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, dalteparin, heparin pentoxifylline ticlopidine This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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