C- 1 Esterase Inhibitor Medication Information

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Generic Name : C- 1 Esterase Inhibitor

Pronunciation : C1 ES-ter-ase in-HIB-i-ter

Therapeutic Classification : Hemostatic Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of C- 1 Esterase Inhibitor

International :

Cinryze

Why is C- 1 Esterase Inhibitor Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an esterase inhibitor, prescribed for angioedema with hereditary angioedema (HAE). It helps to control inflammation and parts of the immune system.

When should C- 1 Esterase Inhibitor not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe life threatening allergic reactions.

What is the dosage of C- 1 Esterase Inhibitor?

Adult- IV- The recommended dose is 1000units, for every 3 to 4 days.

How should C- 1 Esterase Inhibitor be taken?

It comes as a powder for injection (diluted with fluid) to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for C- 1 Esterase Inhibitor?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood clot events such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Rarely patient may develop with increased risk of a viral disease called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (brain disease) or a viral disease.

What are the side effects of C- 1 Esterase Inhibitor?

Most Serious Effects - High blood pressure in pregnant women, stroke and blood clot events.
Most Common - Upper respiratory tract infections, inflammation of sinus, rash, and headache.
Miscellaneous - Back pain, pain in extremity and itching.