Trasylol Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Trasylol

urinating less frequently or not at all
persistent vomiting
tension or pain in chest, rapid or abnormal heart rates
strong and persistent headaches, feeling dizzy or confused, passing out
difficulty speaking or seeing
numbness of the body (especially on one side)
increased severity of asthma, lung disorders, or breathing problems
rapid weight gain or enlargement of the extremeties
serious allergic reaction with symptoms of hives, a rash, swelling of the mouth, tongue, throat or face, hoarseness and trouble breathing

Common Side Effects of Trasylol

signs of an infection with may include a fever, chills and soreness of the throat
feeling as if you might pass out
upset stomach or nausea and vomiting
changes in bowels: diarrhea, loose stools, or constipation
trouble urinating
difficulty sleeping, or feeling restless

Warnings & Recalls for Trasylol

Trasylol and Pregnancy

Trasylol is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration pregnancy Category B medicine. Studies do not show Trasylol to be harmful to the fetus when taken by a pregnant woman; however, this medicine has not been tested in pregnant humans. If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor first and discuss the benefits and risks of receiving Trasylol.

General Warnings

Before receiving Trasylol, be sure to let your healthcare provider know about any pre-existing conditions you may have, especially if you:

are allergic to anything, particularly any ingredient in Trasylol
are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are currently nursing a child
take any medications, vitamins, supplements, or herbal products
have a kidney disorder
have ever had heart surgery

Ask your doctor about safely taking Trasylol while using other medicines. Certain medications may interact with this drug. Aminoglycosides and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may alter the effects of Trasylol on the body and may be unsafe.

Trasylol Treatment and Use

Trasylol | aprotinin injection belongs to a category of medicines called protease inhibitors and is marketed by Bayer for preventing the loss of large amounts of blood during heart surgeries. Trasylol may benefit patients by reducing the chance of needing a blood transfusion to replace lost blood during these procedures.

Trasylol has not been approved for use in children.

How Does Trasylol Work?

Trasylol slows and reduces bleeding by decreasing inflammation that occurs during heart surgery. This helps to keep patients from losing too much blood during or after surgery.

Trasylol Dosage Information

Trasylol is administered by a nurse or healthcare professional as an intravenous (IV) injection. Dosage amount vary depending on the patients condition and treatment type. However, a general loading dosage of 200mL is typically given followed by 50mL per hour necessary. Be sure to keep all appointments for administration and follow-up to ensure that you are receiving proper dosage amounts that are effective for your case.

Other Names for Trasylol

Brand name: Trasylol

Generic name: aprotinin injection