Drotrecogin Alfa (Systemic)

Brand Names : Xigris

Category

• Antithrombotic

Description

Drotrecogin alfa ((droh-truh-KO-jin al-fa)) is used to treat severe cases of sepsis, a life threatening infection in the blood. This medicine has been shown to reduce the risk of death in patients with severe sepsis who are at high risk of death. This medicine works by decreasing inflammation and the formation of blood clots in blood vessels.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Parenteral
• Injection (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Xigris

† Not commercially available in Canada.