Prolastin-C Dosage
Generic name: .alpha.1-proteinase Inhibitor Human 1000mg in 20mL
Dosage form: liquid
Drug class: Miscellaneous respiratory agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 25, 2024.
For intravenous use only.
Dose
- The recommended dose of PROLASTIN-C LIQUID is 60 mg/kg body weight administered intravenously once weekly.
- Dose ranging studies using efficacy endpoints have not been performed with any Alpha1-PI product.
- The carton and the label on each vial of PROLASTIN-C LIQUID show the actual amount of functionally active Alpha1-PI in milligrams (as determined by the capacity to neutralize porcine pancreatic elastase).
Preparation and Handling
- Allow unopened PROLASTIN-C LIQUID to warm up to room temperature before administration.
- Remove the plastic flip top from the vial.
- Swab the exposed stopper surface with alcohol and allow to dry.
- Inspect the PROLASTIN-C LIQUID visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to pooling. The product may contain a few protein particles. The solution is clear, colorless or pale yellow or pale green. Do not use if the product is discolored or cloudy.
- Pool PROLASTIN-C LIQUID from several vials to achieve the intended mg/kg body weight dose into an empty, sterile intravenous solution container using aseptic technique.
- Keep pooled solution at room temperature for administration within three hours.
- Discard unused portion.
Administration
- Visually inspect parenteral drug products for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. The product may contain a few protein particles. Do not use if discolored or cloudy.
- Filter the solution during administration using an intravenous administration set with a suitable 5 to 15 micron infusion filter (not supplied).
- Infuse PROLASTIN-C LIQUID separately, without mixing with other agents or diluting solutions.
- Infuse PROLASTIN-C LIQUID intravenously at 0.08 mL/kg/min as determined by patient response and comfort. The recommended dosage of 60 mg/kg takes approximately 15 minutes to infuse.
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