Alpha-Proteinase Inhibitor Solution for Injection

• It is used to treat emphysema caused by alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency.

• If you have an allergy to alpha1-proteinase inhibitor or any other part of alpha-proteinase inhibitor solution for injection.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have a lack of immunoglobulin A.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take alpha-proteinase inhibitor solution for injection with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• It is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time.
• If you will be giving yourself the shot, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to give the shot.
• Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert.
• Wash your hands before use.
• Wear gloves when preparing and giving a dose.
• Before giving the shot, let it come to room temperature. Do not heat alpha-proteinase inhibitor solution for injection.
• This product is clear but may contain a few particles. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has more than a few particles.
• This medicine is colorless to yellow-green. Do not use if the solution changes color.
• Do not mix with any other liquid drugs.
• Use within 3 hours of putting a needle into the vial.
• Do not shake.
• Throw away any part not used after use.
• Keep track of each infusion. Write down the product lot number and expiration date. Write down the date, the time the infusion started and ended, where the infusion was used, and any side effects you had.
• Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Call your doctor to find out what to do.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

• Store in a refrigerator or at room temperature. If stored at room temperature, throw away any part not used after 1 month.
• Store in original container.
• Do not freeze.
• Do not put alpha-proteinase inhibitor solution for injection back in the refrigerator after it has been stored at room temperature.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.