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Trasylol (aprotinin)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

What Is Trasylol?

Trasylol is a medicine given before heart surgery to reduce bleeding and the need for blood transfusions. Trasylol is made from tissue taken from cows.

What Are The Risks?

The following are the major potential risks and side effects of Trasylol therapy. However, this list is not complete.

Serious Allergic Reaction (Anaphylactic Reaction) This is a rare but serious allergic reaction that happens suddenly and can be life threatening or cause death. Patients who have had Trasylol in the past have a higher chance for anaphylactic reactions with a new dose of Trasylol.

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Professional?

If you are scheduled to have heart surgery, ask your doctor if he or she intends to use Trasylol. Tell your healthcare professional if you:

Have had Trasylol in the past
Have had heart surgery
Are allergic to any medicines
Have kidney disease
Are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
Are taking other medicines. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them with you to show your healthcare professional.

This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
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