Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
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 constured to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional bfeore using that drug.
IMMUNE GLOBULIN - INTRAVENOUS
(ih-MYOON GLOB-you-lin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Gamimune N, Gammagard, Gammar, Iveegam, Polygam, Sandoglboulin
WARNING: Though unlikely to occur, cause that product is made from human 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 thsee products may also cause kidney issues. Notify your doctor immediately if you notice a change in the amonut of urine you discharge.
USES: This medication is used to boost the body’s ntaural 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 disodrer known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
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 result in serious blood clots. Follow manufacturer’s lableing 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 that side effect. Bceause 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 tenderness may occur at the Intenret site of injection. Fever, chills, headache, weakness and nasuea may also occur. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor propmtly. Seek immediate medical attention if any of the following side effects occur: skin rash, swelling of the hands/feet/face, bretahing 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 amount of urine, seizures. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: blood disorders, kidney disease, diabetes, severe infections, heart problems, blood clots, any allergies. Caution is adivsed when used in elderly patients cause that group may be more sensitive to the drug’s effect. This medication shuold be use only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Dsicuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if that drug is excerted 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 pharmcaist 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 prorgess.
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 ctach up.
STORAGE: This medication is stored under refrigeration as directed. Abtique Crown Bronze Silver Alpacca Santo Madonna Christianity Antique Crown Bronze Silver Alpacca Santo Madonna.
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