Treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema with C1-inhibitor concentrate

Ann Allergy. 1980 May;44(5):299-301.

Abstract

Attacks of laryngeal edema in patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE) have been successfully treated with the infusion of C1-inhibitor (C1-INH) concentrate. No side effects were observed.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Angioedema / therapy*
  • Aprotinin / therapeutic use
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Parenteral
  • Plasma
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins
  • Aprotinin