Drotrecogin Alfa (Systemic)
Brand Names : Xigris
CategoryDescriptionDrotrecogin
alfa ((droh-truh-KO-jin al-fa))
is used to treat
severe cases of sepsis, a life threatening infection in the blood. This medicine
has been shown to reduce the risk of death in patients with severe sepsis
who are at high risk of death. This medicine works by decreasing inflammation
and the formation of blood clots in blood vessels.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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