Aprotinin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aprotinin is used -
Is the use of Aprotinin safe for pregnant women?
Aprotinin has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Aprotinin safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Aprotinin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Aprotinin on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Aprotinin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Aprotinin on the Liver?
Aprotinin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Aprotinin on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Aprotinin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Aprotinin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aprotinin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aprotinin habit forming or addictive?
Aprotinin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Aprotinin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Aprotinin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Aprotinin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Aprotinin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Aprotinin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aprotinin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Aprotinin with alcohol.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Trasylol® (aprotinin injection)