Alfa1 Antitrypsin

This is not a complete list of Alfa1 Antitrypsindrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Alfa1 Antitrypsin falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

OR

There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Alfa1 Antitrypsin should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

OR

No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Alfa1 Antitrypsin should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Take alfa1 antitrypsin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Alfa1 Antitrypsin dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

• the condition being treated
• other medical conditions you have
• other medications you are taking
• how you respond to this medication
• your weight
• your height
• your age
• your gender

Alfa1 Antitrypsin is available in the following doses:

• Alpha 1-proteinase Inhibitor 1000 Mg Intravenous Powder For Injection
• Alpha 1-proteinase Inhibitor 500 Mg Intravenous Powder For Injection
• Alpha 1-proteinase Inhibitor Human Intravenous Powder For Injection
• Alpha 1-proteinase Inhibitor Intravenous Solution