Alpha <emph type='SUBSCRIPT'>1</emph>-proteinase Inhibitor, Human : Before Using

Alpha

Brand Names

Aralast, Prolastin, alpha 1-antitrypsin Alpha 1-proteinase Inhibitor, Human *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

Before Using This Medication

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For alpha ₁ -proteinase inhibitor, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to alpha ₁ -proteinase inhibitor. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether alpha ₁ -proteinase inhibitor passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of alpha ₁ -proteinase inhibitor in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of alpha ₁ -proteinase inhibitor in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.