Ceprotin 500 IU TM
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Active ingredients: protein c, inert substance
Pack: Ceprotin 500 IU (1 x 500 units vial, 1 x 5 mL inert diluent vial), 1 pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CEPROTIN protein c 500IU powder for injection vial with diluent vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Ceprotin is indicated in purpura fulminas and coumarin induced skin necrosis in patients with severe congenital protein c deficiency. Since safety and efficacy data are not available in conditions other than severe congenital deficiency, use should be limited to these conditions.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Injection, diluent for
- Intravenous
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White or cream coloured powder or friable solid
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 1 vial of powder with 1 vail (5 mL) of diluent pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient protein c
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
