Qurasen Injection (Extract of Placenta)

Adult administration

As an extract of placenta, administer 2 mL subcutaneously per dose, 3 times a week for 2 weeks (total of 6 doses).

This medication comes as an ampoule injection and care must be taken when cutting the container to avoid glass fragments. Extra caution is needed when used by children or the elderly. This medication contains ingredients extracted from human placenta, which are thoroughly tested for infections when harvested and processed to minimize the risk of infection; however, the risk of infection cannot be completely eliminated. Therefore, this medication should only be used restrictively when absolutely necessary for the treatment of diseases. Additionally, this medication contains benzyl alcohol, which can cause serious respiratory problems in premature infants, so caution is required. This medication should not be used in the following patients: First, patients with allergic reactions to this drug or other medications, Second, patients suspected of having organic diseases, Third, patients with severe complications other than heart, liver, or kidney issues, Fourth, patients with psychogenic disorders, Fifth, neonates or premature infants should not be given this medication due to the presence of benzyl alcohol. Patients with allergic predisposition should use this medication with increased caution. When administering this medication, the following adverse reactions may occur. In severe cases, shock symptoms may develop, and if these symptoms arise, administration should be immediately stopped. Furthermore, chills, nausea, fever, skin rashes may appear, and if such symptoms arise, the use should also be stopped. Pain or redness may occur at the injection site, and rarely breast pain or gynecomastia may manifest, requiring discontinuation of administration in such cases. When using this medication, it is important to adequately explain and obtain understanding from the patient regarding the risk of placental-derived infections. When used as a subcutaneous injection, care should be taken to avoid injecting in areas where nerves pass to prevent tissue or nerve damage. It is advisable to rotate the injection sites for repeated administrations. If there is severe pain or blood reflux when inserting the needle, the needle should be immediately withdrawn and another site should be chosen for injection. This medication must only be used as a subcutaneous injection.

Serious side effects

Shock

Mild side effects

• Chills
• nausea
• fever
• redness
• rash
• pain
• breast pain
• gynecomastia

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-protective container. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the efficacy of the medication is maintained, and degradation is prevented.

Appearance

A pale yellow transparent liquid contained in a brown ampoule.

Package unit

<For domestic use> 2mL/ampoule x 10, 50 ampoules <For export 1> 2mL/ampoule x 1, 5, 10, 50 ampoules <For export 2> 5mL/ampoule x 20 ampoules