Prolastin C

Prolastin-C (alpha 1-antitrypsin inhibitor) contains a protein, alpha 1-antitrypsin, that occurs naturally in the body and is important for preventing the breakdown of tissues in the lungs. In people who lack the alpha 1-antitrypsin protein, breakdown of lung tissues can lead to emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs).

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MANUFACTURER:

Grifols Therapeutics

CLASS:
Miscellaneous respiratory agents
WHAT IT TREATS:
  • Alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor deficiency
  • pulmonary emphysema
PRESCRIBED BY:

Pulmonologists

HOW ADMINISTERED:
IV infusion
FREQUENCY:

Once a week

Length of infusion:
15 - 30 minutes; actual time depends on body weight