Drotrecogin Alfa - Medical Uses

Medical Uses

Drotrecogin alfa does not improve mortality in severe sepsis or septic shock but does increase bleeding risks therefore a 2011 Cochrane review recommended that clinicians and policy makers not recommend its use.

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