C1 esterase inhibitor recombinant (Intravenous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 16, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Ruconest

Available Dosage Forms:

Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Immune Modulator

Uses for c1 esterase inhibitor recombinant

C1 esterase inhibitor recombinant is used to treat hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adults and teenagers. HAE is a rare disease that causes swelling of the face, hands, feet, throat, stomach, bowels, or sexual organs. People who have HAE have low levels of C1 esterase inhibitor in their body, and c1 esterase inhibitor recombinant increases the amount of C1 esterase inhibitor in the body.

C1 esterase inhibitor recombinant is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using c1 esterase inhibitor recombinant

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For c1 esterase inhibitor recombinant, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to c1 esterase inhibitor recombinant or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of C1 esterase inhibitor recombinant in children 12 years of age and younger. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of C1 esterase inhibitor recombinant in the geriatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

C1 esterase inhibitor recombinant Intravenous