Glassia drug: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Glassia is given by injection into a vein, usually once a week or as directed by your doctor. Glassia is used to treat diseases related to the lungs.

1. What effect does Glassia have?

Glassia commonly known as ALPHA-1 PROTEINASE INHIB(HUM), is used to treat lung problems (emphysema ) caused by certain genetic diseases such as alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor deficiency cause. In people with this condition, lung damage is caused by elastase, a natural substance the body needs to kill bacteria in the lungs. Normally, a protein, an alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor, stops elastase activity when it is no longer needed. However, in people who don't make enough of this protein, elastase doesn't stop working and damages the lungs. Glassia works as a replacement for a missing alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor to help prevent further lung damage.
If you are taking Glassia at home, learn all directions for use in the product package and from your healthcare professional. If any information is unclear, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. If the medicine needs to be stored in the refrigerator, let the medicine and solution warm to room temperature before mixing and do not shake the mixed medicine to avoid reducing its effectiveness. Before using the medication, inspect the product visually for particles or discoloration. If the product is discolored, absolutely do not use the drug. After use, you must safely dispose of needles and medical equipment. The dose of Glassia is based on your weight, medical condition, and response to treatment.
Use Glassia regularly to get the most out of it. To help you remember, mark a reminder on your calendar. Tell your doctor if your condition worsens after using Glassia for several weeks.

2. Side effects of drugs

When injecting Glassia, you may experience pain at the injection site, fever, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, skin numbness, tingling and muscle pain. If you notice any of these side effects persist or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist right away for help. Once your doctor has prescribed this medication for you, they have weighed it. remind you that the benefits to you outweigh the risk of side effects.
Glassia is made from human blood so there is still a very small chance that you could get a drug-induced infection including viral infections like hepatitis, parvovirus B19. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any signs of hepatitis or other signs of infection such as persistent fever, persistent sore throat, stuffy nose, unusual tiredness, unusual drowsiness, pain joints, nausea, persistent vomiting, stomach pain, abdominal pain, yellow eyes, yellow skin, or dark urine.
Stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including rash, itching, swelling, chest tightness, severe dizziness severe, difficult to breathe. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist for further evaluation and assistance.

3. Use caution

Before using an alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients and may cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Before using Glassia, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of diseases caused by selective IgA deficiency with anti-IgA antibodies, liver disease, heart problems.
Glassia may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol and narcotics such as alcohol or marijuana, when taken with medications, can make you more dizzy or drowsy. So you absolutely do not drive, use machines or do anything that requires alertness after using the drug. Limit alcoholic beverages while using Glassia. Since this medicine is made from human blood, there is a very small chance that you could get an infection from it. You should only use this medicine when absolutely necessary if you are pregnant. It is also not known at this time whether this medicine passes into breast milk, so consult your doctor before taking if you are breast-feeding.

4. Drug interactions

The effect of the drug can be reduced or there is a high risk of side effects if we take it with several other incompatible products at the same time. So your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use the medicine or by closely monitoring it.
To avoid problems with drug interactions, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the products you use including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and herbal products before you start. Glassia treatment. While using Glassia, do not start, stop or change the dosage without your doctor's approval.
Share a list of medicines and products you are taking with your doctor and pharmacist to reduce the risk of serious drug interaction problems.

5. Forgot dose and how to store medicine

You should note that you should not share Glassia with other drugs. Laboratory or medical tests should be performed periodically to monitor disease progression or check for side effects. If you miss a dose, ask your doctor or pharmacist for a new dosing schedule. Different brands of this medicine have different storage requirements, so ask your pharmacist how to store the medicine and note Do not store the medicine in the freezer.
Medicines that have been mixed should not be kept in the refrigerator. Use the mixed medication within 3 hours of mixing. Do not leave medicine in the bathroom and keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Do not dispose of Glassia by flushing down the toilet or down the drain unless you are instructed to do so. Dispose of medication appropriately when it has expired or is no longer needed.

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Reference source: webmd.com