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Network With Other Alphas

You are not alone with Alpha-1. There are thousands of people diagnosed with Alpha-1 in the United States who have similar concerns and questions as you. It helps to connect with them, to share strategies for managing Alpha-1, to swap tips about support groups, to work out how to manage the impact on other family members, and more.

Find and connect with others with on these Alpha-1 chat rooms and blog pages:

Alpha-1 Association Community Forum is provided by the Alpha-1 Association as an online meeting place for support of individuals and family members personally affected by Alpha-1
Alpha-1 Association Chat Rooms is a listing of chat rooms for people and family members affected by Alpha-1
Alpha Friend on Facebook.com is a Facebook page for people and family members affected by Alpha-1
MySpace Community is a MySpace page for people and family members affected by Alpha-1
Alpha-1 Support is a listing of support programs that the Alpha-1 Association provides to the Alpha-1 community

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Important Safety Information
Prolastin-C, Alpha₁-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) is for adults who have emphysema caused by inherited alpha₁-antitrypsin deficiency. The effect of therapy with any alpha₁-proteinase inhibitor (alpha₁-PI) on pulmonary exacerbations and on the progression of emphysema in alpha₁-antitrypsin deficiency has not been demonstrated in randomized, controlled clinical trials.

Prolastin-C may contain trace amounts of IgA. IgA deficient patients with antibodies against IgA should not receive Prolastin-C due to the risk of hypersensitivity.

The most common side effects during clinical trials with Prolastin-C were chills, a general feeling of being unwell, headache, rash, hot flush, and itching.

Prolastin-C is made from human plasma. Products made from human plasma may carry a risk of transmitting infectious agents, e.g., viruses, and, theoretically, the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) agent.

Please see accompanying Prolastin-C Full Prescribing Information for complete prescribing details.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

PROLASTIN-C, Alpha-1 - Proteinase Inhibitor (Human)

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