Zemaira
Zemaira contain the protein alpha 1-proteinase, also called alpha 1-antitrypsin. This protein occurs naturally in the body and is important for preventing the breakdown of tissues in the lungs. In people who lack the alpha 1-antitrypsin protein, breakdown of lung tissues can lead to emphysema...
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Zemaira
Zemaira is used for: Treating emphysema caused by alpha1-proteinase (A1-P) deficiency (also known as alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency).
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Zemaira
Zemaira®, Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human), is a sterile, stable, lyophilized preparation of highly purified human alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (A1-PI), also known as alpha1-antitrypsin, derived from human plasma. Zemaira® is manufactured from large pools of human plasma by cold ethanol...
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Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor(Human)
...lyophilized powder for solution 1,000mg (greater than or equal to 20 mg/mL of alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor when reconstituted) Trade Names: Zemaira - Injection, lyophilized powder for solution 1,000 mg Pharmacology Inhibits serine proteases (eg, neutrophil elastase), which are capable of degrading...
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Zemaira approved for alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor deficiency and emphysema
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA., July 10, 2003 -- Aventis Behring announced that Zemaira (alpha(1)-proteinase inhibitor (human)) (A(1)-PI) has received approval from the FDA for use as chronic augmentation and maintenance therapy in...
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See also: Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency

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