Review the side-effects of Aprotinin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole- Fever, infection, chest pain, weakness, sepsis, death, multi-system organ failure, immune system disorder.
Heart- Low blood pressure, fast heart rate, heart attack and heart failure.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, constipation, vomiting, liver failure, jaundice and diarrhea.
Blood- Anemia.
Metabolic- Increased liver enzyme level, high blood sugar, decreased potassium levels.
Musculoskeletal- Any event.
Central Nervous System- Confusion, agitation, anxiety and sleeplessness.
Respiratory- Lung disorder, pleural effusion, difficulty in breathing, increased cough, asthma and shortness of breath.
Skin- Rash, skin discolouration.
Genitourinary- Abnormal kidney function, urinary retention and urinary tract infection.
Potentially Fatal-: Fatal anaphylactic reactions.
Emend,Trasylol.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole- Fever, infection, chest pain, weakness, sepsis, death, multi-system organ failure, immune system disorder.
Heart- Low blood pressure, fast heart rate, heart attack and heart failure.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, constipation, vomiting, liver failure, jaundice and diarrhea.
Blood- Anemia.
Metabolic- Increased liver enzyme level, high blood sugar, decreased potassium levels.
Musculoskeletal- Any event.
Central Nervous System- Confusion, agitation, anxiety and sleeplessness.
Respiratory- Lung disorder, pleural effusion, difficulty in breathing, increased cough, asthma and shortness of breath.
Skin- Rash, skin discolouration.
Genitourinary- Abnormal kidney function, urinary retention and urinary tract infection.
Potentially Fatal-: Fatal anaphylactic reactions.
Other Precautions :
It should not be used in neonates and children.Drug Name : Aprotinin
Aprotinin(Emend) generic This product is derived from bovine lung tissue, which inhibits certain enzymes that increase the risk for bleeding. is a protease inhibitor, prescribed for reducing blood loss and the need for blood transfusion in patients undergoing complex surgery, such as heart and liver surgery.Brand Names or Trade Names of Aprotinin
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Emend,Trasylol.
