Pentaglobin
IV Injection or Infusion
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Human Immunoglobulin-G [IgG]Weight:
500 mg/10 mlbest Price:
? 4,478.28Generic
Human Immunoglobulin-G [IgG]
Contraindications
May interfere with the immune response to live measles vaccine, live mumps vaccine, live rubella vaccine and live varicella vaccine, therefore these vaccines should be given at least 3 wk before or 3 mth after the admin of the immunoglobulins.
Side Effects
Contraindicated in patients who have had a history of anaphylactic or severe systemic hypersensitivity reactions to the administration of human normal immunoglobulin.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Symptoms of shock may occur. If dyspnea, wheeze, chest pain, hypotension or weak pulse are watched, administration should be discontinued and 0.1-0.5 ml epinephrine (1:1000) or the administration of cortisone should be considered. Rapid administration can cause hypotension. Liver function disorders or jaundice accompanying and increase in ALT or AST may occur. Caution should be taken and proper treatment should be followed if needed. Renal failure may occur with the use of human normal immunoglobulin. If dehydration, hypouresis, increase of creatinine or increase of BUN etc is observed, administration should be discontinued and proper treatment should be taken. Aseptic meningitis from a large volume of IVIG administration may occur. Decrease in platelets may occur. Other possible undesirable effects include drowsiness, chill, chest pain, abdominal pain, gluteal pain and anxiety etc.
Therapeutic
Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Storage Conditions
Store and transport at 2�C to 8�C. Protect from light. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach and sight of children