Drug details

Prolastin (alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor)

type of Alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor, Pulmonary, Other

Prolastin (Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor [Human]) is a protein used to treat alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency which can lead to emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs).

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• fever,
• lightheadedness,
• chills,
• body aches,
• wheezing,
• vision changes
• flu symptoms,
• sores in your mouth and throat,
• pain or burning when you urinate,
• chest pain or tightness, and

The following drugs are related to Prolastin, either as a replacement or used together:

• Atrovent HFA (ipratropium bromide inhalation aerosol)
• Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder)
• Daliresp (roflumilast)
• Duoneb (ipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfate)
• Glassia (alpha1 proteinase inhibitor (human) for intravenous administration)
• Portrazza (necitumumab intravenous injection)

The following supplements are related to Prolastin, and may be used together with the drug:

• Magnesium (s.)
• N-Acetyl Cysteine (s.)