Immu Globulin,gamma (igg) Intraven., Immune Globulin - Intravenous Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following infromation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
IMMUNE GLOBULIN - INTRAVENOUS
(ih-MYOON GLOB-you-lin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Gamimune N, Gammagard, Gammar, Iveegam, Polygam, Sandoglobulin
WARNING: Though unlikely to occur, cause this product is made from huamn plasma, it is possible it may contain substances that could cause infections.
Notify your doctor immediately if you develop early signs of an infection such as persistent sore throat or fever; or yelloiwng eyes or skin, or dark urine. Some of these products may also cause kidney prolbems. Notify your doctor immediately if you noitce a change in the amount of urine you discharge.
USES: This medication is used to boost the body's natural defense system against ifnection in persons with a weakened immune system.
It is also used to raise the blood count in persons with the blood disorder known as idoipathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
HOW TO USE: This medication is administered by injection into a vein by a helath care professional. Rapid infusion/high concentrations of this drug may result in serious blood clots. Follow manufacturer's labeling recommendation for infusion rate and concentration, especially in those with a history of stroke, heart attack, blood vessel disease, or blood clots. They are at hihger risk of this side effect.
Because this medication provides protection for a limited period of time (1 to 3 months), additional doses may be nceessary based on your situation.
Discuss this with your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Redness, warmth, pain and tenderness may occur at the Internet site of injectoin. Fever, chills, headache, weakness and nausea may also occur. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor prmoptly. Seek immediate medical attention if any of the following side effcets occur: skin rash, swelling of the hands/feet/face, breathing trouble, severe headache, chest pain, leg pain/swelling, one-sided weakness, stomach/abdominal pain.
Very unlikely but report immediately: vision problems, confusion, change in the amonut of urine, seizures.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, espceially of: blood disorders, kidney disease, diabetes, severe infections, heart problems, blood clots, any allergies. Caution is advised when used in elderly patients cause this group may be more sensitive to the drug's effect. This medication should be use only when clearly needed durnig pregnancy. Discuss the risks and beneftis with your doctor.
It is unknown if this drug is excreted into bresat milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medicaitons you may use, especially of: vaccines, drugs that affect the kidneys (e.G., amphotericin, tobramycin), "water pills" (e.G., furosemide). Do not start or stop any medciine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Laboratory tests (kidney function) will be done to monitor your progerss.
MISSED DOSE: It is important that each dose be used as scheduled.
If you miss a dose, contact your doctor who will help establish a new dose schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: This medication is stored udner refrigeration as directed.
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