Aprotinin
Information about Aprotinin
Aprotinin uses
Aprotinin is used to prevent bleeding. It is used to prevent or reduce bleeding for short period of time in conditions like heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleed, tooth removal, after prostate surgery or after bladder surgery.
How aprotinin works
Aprotinin prevents the breakdown of clots and stops bleeding.
Common side effects of aprotinin
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Available Medicine for Aprotinin
Expert advice for Aprotinin
- Aprotinin helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and nosebleeds.
- It is given as a slow injection into a vein.
- Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
- Your doctor may monitor your vision regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.