Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated)
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Xigris? [DSC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Xigris?
Uses
- It is used to treat a bad infection. You may be reading this leaflet for a family member.
- Drotrecogin alfa lowers the body's harmful response to diseases of the immune system.
Dosing
How to take
- It is given as a shot into a vein.
- It will be stopped for 2 hours before any care where there could be bleeding.
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