What is the most important information I should know about immune globulin?
Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use it in larger doses or
for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
If you miss a dose, use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for
the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do
not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
There may be other drugs that can interact with immune globulin. Tell your doctor about
all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals,
herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication
without telling your doctor.
Stop using this medication and get emergency medical help if you think you have
used too much medicine, or if you have any of these
signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or is especially bothersome.
Immune globulin is made from human plasma (part of the blood) and may contain viruses
and other infectious agents that can cause disease. Although immune globulin is screened, tested,
and treated to reduce the risk of it containing anything that could cause disease, there is still a
small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of
using this medication.
What is immune globulin?
Immune globulin subcutaneous is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It
contains the antibodies to help your body protect itself against infection from various diseases.
Immune globulin is used to treat primary immune deficiency.
Immune globulin may also be used for other purposes not listed here.
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