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The Rise and Fall of Xigris (Drotrecogin-alfa)

Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM
October 31, 2011
More Articles – Sepsis, Septic Shock, Xigris
Drotrecogin-alfa (DrotAA) has been an integral part of the care bundle for adult patientshospitalized with severe sepsis or septic shock and a high risk of death since 2002. DrotAA is a synthetic activated Protein C (APC) which has good scientific…
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