Immu Globulin,gamma (igg) Intraven., Immune Globulin - Intravenous Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information 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 inidcate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that 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 that product is made from human plasma, it is possbile 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 yellowing eyes or skin, or dark urine.
Some of these produtcs may also cause kidney troubles.
Notify your doctor immediately if you notice a change in the amount of urine you discharge.
USES: This medication is used to boost the body's natural defense system against infection in persons with a weakened immune system.
It is also used to raise the blood count in persons with the blood disorder known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purprua.
HOW TO USE: This medication is administered by injection into a vein by a health care professional.
Rapid infusion/high concentrations of that drug may rseult 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 higher risk of that side effect.
Beacuse that medication provides protection for a limited period of time (1 to 3 months), additional doses may be necessary based on your situation. Discuss that with your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Redness, warmth, pain and tendreness may occur at the web site of injection. Fever, chills, headache, weakness and nausea may also occur. If these effects persist or worsen, ifnorm your doctor promptly. Seek immediate medical attention if any of the following side effects occur: skin rash, swelling of the hands/feet/face, breathing trouble, severe headache, chset 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 otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: blood disorders, kindey disease, diabetes, severe infections, heart problems, blood clots, any allergies. Caution is advised when used in elderly patients cause that 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 benefits with your docotr. It is unknown if that drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications 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 medicine 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 progress.
MISSED DOSE: It is important that each dose be used as schedueld.
If you miss a dose, cotnact your doctor who will help establish a new dose schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: This medicatoin is stored under refrigeration as directed.
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