This medication is used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system.
This medication is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections.
Immune globulin belongs to class of agents called immunostimulants. It works by producing antibodies against foreign substances thereby fighting against infection.
Major & Minor side effects for Human Normal Immunoglobulin:
- Flushing
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Chills
- Muscle cramp
- Back/joint pain
- Fever
- Nausea/ vomiting
- Slow heart rate
- Wheezing
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
This drug may make you dizzy.
Immune globulin products should not be used in people who have a certain metabolic hereditary problem (such as fructose/sucrose intolerance).
This substance can cause false high blood sugar levelswhen your blood sugar is normal or even low.
This medication may prevent a good response to certain live viral vaccines .
Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug, especially the effects on the kidneys.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.
