What should my health care professional know before I receive aprotinin?
It’s imperative that your health care professional know if you have these conditions: • previous treatment with aprotinin; it is very important that your health care professional knows this as repeat use of aprotinin increases the possibility of having an allergic reaction • an unusual or allergic reaction to aprotinin or to other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives • pregnant or trying to get pregnant How should I use this medicine? Aprotinin is for slow infusion into a vein. It is given by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic setting only. What drug(s) may interact with aprotinin? • agents that dissolve blood clots • captopril • heparin Be sure to tell your healthcare professional about all other medicines you are taking including non-prescription medicines; if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol; if you smoke; or if you use illegal drugs. These can affect the way your medications work. What Trasylol? Trasylol is a drug manufactured by Bayer A
