What is Ceprotin? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Ceprotin

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

What to do if you miss a dose of Ceprotin

Ceprotin contraindications - Who shouldn't take Ceprotin?

• You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to human protein C, mouse proteins, or heparin.

Ceprotin warnings

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have kidney disease, or if you are on a low-sodium diet.

• This medicine may cause allergic reactions. Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you have itching, hives, trouble breathing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth when you use this medicine.

• This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them. The risk of getting a virus from medicines made of human blood has been greatly reduced in recent years. This is the result of required testing of human donors for certain viruses, and testing during manufacture of these medicines. Although the risk is low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Ceprotin interactions & what to avoid when taking Ceprotin

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them. The risk of getting a virus from medicines made of human blood has been greatly reduced in recent years. This is the result of required testing of human donors for certain viruses, and testing during manufacture of these medicines. Although the risk is low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

• This medicine may cause allergic reactions. Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you have itching, hives, trouble breathing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth when you use this medicine.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a blood thinner (such as warfarin, Coumadin®), alteplase (Activase®), or tenecteplase (Tnkase®).