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Generic: immune globulin intravenous View All Brands Carimune, Panglobulin, Gammar-P I.V., Octagam, Iveegam En, Gamimune N 5%, Panglobulin NF, Gammagard S/D, Flebogamma, Gammagard, Gamunex, Iveegam, Gamimune N 10%, Polygam S/D An immune globulin - It helps to prevent or reduce the severity of certain infections in patients who are at risk				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What should I watch for while using this medicine? Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine. This medicine is made from pooled blood donations of many different people. It may be possible to pass an infection in this medicine. However, the donors are screened for infections and all products are tested for HIV and hepatitis. The medicine is treated to kill most or all bacteria and viruses. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medicine. Do not have vaccinations for at least 14 days before, or until at least 3 months after receiving this medicine. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue breathing problems chest pain or tightness fever, chills headache with nausea, vomiting neck pain or difficulty moving neck pain when moving eyes pain, swelling, warmth in the leg problems with balance, talking, walking sudden weight gain swelling of the ankles, feet, hands trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): dizzy, drowsy flushing increased sweating leg cramps muscle aches and pains pain at site where injected This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088. Where should I keep my medicine? This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home. NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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