Protein C, Human (By injection)
PROE-teen C HUE-man
Used in patients with severe congenital protein C deficiency to treat and prevent venous thrombosis and purpura fulminans.
Drug classes
Anticoagulant (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Protein C is a protein produced naturally in the body. It is used in patients with severe congenital protein C deficiency to prevent and treat venous thrombosis (harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels) and purpura fulminans (harmful blood clots form in the skin) .
Protein C is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them. The risk of getting a virus from medicines made from human blood has been greatly reduced in recent years. This is the result of required testing of human donors for certain viruses, and testing during the making of these medicines. Although the risk is low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns .
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription .
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a blood thinner (such as warfarin, Coumadin®), alteplase (Activase®), or tenecteplase (Tnkase®).
When Not To Use
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to human protein C, mouse proteins, or heparin.
Warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have kidney disease, or if you are on a low-sodium diet.
This medicine may cause allergic reactions. Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you have itching, hives, trouble breathing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth when you use this medicine.
This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them. The risk of getting a virus from medicines made of human blood has been greatly reduced in recent years. This is the result of required testing of human donors for certain viruses, and testing during manufacture of these medicines. Although the risk is low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Possible side effects
Summary More details
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain or shortness of breath.
Lightheadedness or fainting.
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Increased sweating.
Itching or skin rash.
Restlessness.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
More side effects of this drug
Brand names include
Ceprotin
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
