Atenativ
Atenativ is a blood-thinning medicine containing antithrombin from human plasma, used to prevent blood clots in people with antithrombin deficiency.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Active Ingredient
Antithrombine III humane
Manufacturer
Octapharma AB
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose.
Method
A healthcare professional will give Atenativ as an infusion into a vein.
Important
Your doctor will determine and monitor the maximum daily dose based on your lab values.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •eye swelling
- •face or tongue swelling
- •burning or tingling at injection site
- •fever
- •chills
- •hives
- •rash
- •nausea
- •vomiting
- •shortness of breath
- •headache
- •dizziness
- •lightheadedness
- •difficulty breathing
- •wheezing
- •changes in blood pressure
- •heart palpitations
- •drowsiness
- •restlessness
- •anxiety
- •back pain
- •sweating
- •redness
- •tingling sensation
- •shock
Important Warnings
- Do not use Atenativ if you are allergic to human antithrombin III or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Even with safety measures in place during manufacturing, there's a small, unpreventable risk of viral infection because the medicine is derived from human plasma.
- Parvovirus infection can be serious for pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems, or those with increased red blood cell production.
- Atenativ can increase the risk of bleeding if taken with heparin. Your doctor will monitor your condition and perform blood tests if you use both medicines.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine. Atenativ should only be used if your doctor considers it absolutely necessary.
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- This medicine contains sodium. If you are on a low-sodium diet, please take this into account.