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Human C1-Esterase prevents hereditary angioedema in adults, adolescents, and children (six years or above) by increasing the amount of C1-esterase inhibitors in the bloodstream.

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The medicine will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It is usually administered as an intravenous injection into a vein. Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors.

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Warnings

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Human C1-esterase or its other ingredients. Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you have a history of venous and arterial thromboembolic (blood clotting) conditions or plan to get a vaccination against hepatitis A or B.  Notify your doctor if you have an indwelling venous catheter (a plastic tube facilitates urine drainage from the bladder), atherosclerosis, using oral contraception (androgen), morbid obesity and immobility (have been on bedrest or are unable to move around for a long time).

Precautions

Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, think you may be pregnant or breasting. Notify your doctor if you are on a sodium diet, as this medicine contains sodium. Consult your doctor for more information. This medicine is made from human blood, so there is a risk of viral transmission. The manufacturers take extensive measures to minimize this risk, including testing the plasma donors for various infectious agents and performing viral inactivation during manufacturing. However, it is crucial to discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider.

Side Effects

The most common side effects of Human C1-Esterase are headache, nausea, hypersensitivity, dizziness, vomiting, rashes or pain at the injection site, and fever. Serious side effects while taking Human C1-Esterase are sudden wheeziness, difficulty breathing, swelling in eyelids, face, or lips, and rash or itching.

Word Of Advice

Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children. Store below 25°C. Do not freeze it. If you have missed any dosing appointments, inform your doctor and schedule immediately. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine with Human C1-esterase. Take the injection as instructed by your healthcare provider. Do not exceed or skip doses without consulting them. Notify your doctor if you experience any serious side effects.

Frequently Asked Question

• How is human C1-esterase administered?
• Human C1-esterase products are administered intravenously (IV) under medical supervision, directly into the bloodstream. Kindly do not self-administer.

• Can I take Human C1-Esterase if  I'm pregnant?
• There are only limited studies are available on pregnant women. Hence, notify your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.

• Can Human C1-esterase injection cause skin problems?
• One of the common side effects of Human C1-esterase injection is skin rash and itching. This usually gets normal when your treatment finishes. Contact your doctor if you experience it.

• Can I use a Human C1-esterase injection for children?
• Human C1-esterase injection is prescribed for children but not for under six years of age. Before injecting, consult your doctor and mention your children's age to find the right dosage.

• When should I contact my doctor?
• Notify your medical professional if you experience any side effects, especially allergic reactions with swelling of the face, tongue, genital, or lips, difficulty in breathing, rashes, itches or dizziness.