Hepagam B
HepaGam B 1ML of 312UNIT/ML
What is Hepagam B?
HepaGam B is an intravenous immunoglobulin indicated for the prevention of hepatitis B recurrence following liver transplantation in HBsAg-positive liver transplant patients. It is also used as a prophylactic agent to prevent hepatitis B infection in individuals who have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus. The medication comprises hepatitis B immune globulin, providing passive immunity by supplying antibodies against the hepatitis B virus.Side Effects
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, or coughing up blood
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have blood clotting problems, diabetes, or heart problems. Also tell your doctor if you have immune globulin deficiency, especially IgA.
- This vaccine may cause the following problems:Blood clots
- This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted viruses, although the risk is low. Human donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor about this risk if you are concerned.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. This medicine contains maltose that will cause falsely high results on some blood sugar tests.
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- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, or coughing up blood
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have blood clotting problems, diabetes, or heart problems. Also tell your doctor if you have immune globulin deficiency, especially IgA.
- This vaccine may cause the following problems:Blood clots
- This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted viruses, although the risk is low. Human donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor about this risk if you are concerned.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. This medicine contains maltose that will cause falsely high results on some blood sugar tests.
Hepagam B Coupons & Prices
HepaGam B 1ML of 312UNIT/ML
What is Hepagam B ?
HepaGam B is an intravenous immunoglobulin indicated for the prevention of hepatitis B recurrence following liver transplantation in HBsAg-positive liver transplant patients. It is also used as a prophylactic agent to prevent hepatitis B infection in individuals who have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus. The medication comprises hepatitis B immune globulin, providing passive immunity by supplying antibodies against the hepatitis B virus.
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