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Aprotinin

Generic name: Aprotinin [ a-proe-TYE-nin ]
Drug class: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 19, 2023.

Warning

  • Some studies have shown a higher risk of death with aprotinin. Talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks of using aprotinin.
  • This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take aprotinin.
  • This medicine raises the risk for kidney problems and there may be a need for dialysis after surgery. This risk may be higher in people who already have kidney problems or in people using drugs that may harm the kidneys like gentamicin. Talk with your doctor.
  • Very bad and sometimes deadly allergic side effects have happened. The risk is higher if you have used aprotinin in the past 12 months. You will be closely watched by your doctor.

Uses of Aprotinin:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Aprotinin?

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with aprotinin.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take aprotinin with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Aprotinin?

How is this medicine (Aprotinin) best taken?

Use aprotinin as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

What are some other side effects of Aprotinin?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Aprotinin?

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