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Wayne Vicknair
ARALAST NP therapy patient identified through a Baxter sponsored AlphaTest®
New Orleans, LA • age 50 -
Loyde Mattern
ARALAST NP therapy patient
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Melodie Beck
ARALAST NP therapy patient
Greensboro, NC • age 47
- Room Temperature storage ARALAST NP therapy now available
- Newly diagnosed with Alpha-1? Learn about therapy options
- Getting started on augmentation therapy is simple
- Learn why family testing is important
- See how the ARALAST NP AATmosphere Program can help with your insurance questions
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Order an AlphaTest® Kit
Testing for Alpha-1 is simple. Request a complimentary AlphaTest® Kit to take to your doctor. Testing is the only way to find out for sure if you or your family members have Alpha-1. -
Check Your Symptoms
Are you at risk for Alpha-1? Take a minute to answer a few simple questions on our Alpha-1 Symptom Checker. Use the results page to start a conversation with your doctor. -
Alpha-1 as seen on PBS
Baxter is proud to be a sponsor of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: The Disease that Can Destroy the Lungs, part of the award-winning Healthy Body Healthy Mind series as seen on PBS. -
Room Temperature Storage Now Available
Baxter is excited to announce that we have received FDA approval for room temperature storage of ARALAST NP therapy.
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November 17, 2009 NEWS
GINA (Title II) In Effect November 21, 2009
Alpha-1 patients have new protections against employment discrimination when GINA (Title II) takes effect.
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October 14, 2009 NEWS
Former NFL Coach Monte Clark Dies at 72
In recognition of Monte Clarkâs contributions to the Alpha-1 community, we are featuring his story from our Real People Archives.
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June 2, 2009 NEWS
GINA (Title I) Takes Effect May 21, 2009
Health coverage protection for Alphas through the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act is now taking effect.
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ARALAST NP [Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human)]
ARALAST NP is indicated for chronic augmentation therapy in patients having congenital deficiency of A1-PI with clinically evident emphysema. ARALAST NP is not indicated as therapy for lung disease patients in whom congenital A1-PI deficiency has not been established.
Important Risk Information for ARALAST NP
ARALAST NP is contraindicated in individuals with selective IgA deficiencies (IgA level less than 15 mg/dL) who have known antibody against IgA, since they may experience severe reactions, including anaphylaxis.
ARALAST NP is derived from pooled human plasma. It may carry a risk of transmitting infectious agents, e.g., viruses and theoretically, the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) agent.
The recommended rate of administration (≤ 0.08mL/kg/min) should be closely followed and vital signs monitored continuously. If anaphylactic or severe anaphylactic reactions occur, the infusion should be discontinued immediately.
ARALAST NP should be administered at room temperature within three (3) hours after reconstitution and should be administered alone, without mixing with other agents or diluting solutions.
The safety of ARALAST NP was evaluated with ARALAST in a crossover clinical PK comparability study. The most common adverse events deemed related to ARALAST NP included headache and musculoskeletal discomfort. No serious adverse reactions or deaths were reported in the study. In the ARALAST pivotal study, the most common adverse events were headache and somnolence.
Please see ARALAST NP Prescribing Information for full prescribing details.

