What is immune globulin?
Immune globulin 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 subcutaneous (for injection under the skin) is used to treat primary immune deficiency.
Immune globulin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about immune globulin?
You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an immune globulin, if you have immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA, or if you have a condition called hyperprolinemia (high level of a certain amino acid in the blood).
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have blood circulation problems or a blood vessel disorder, a history of stroke or blood clot, or if you have been bed-ridden due to severe illness.
Immune globulin is usually given once every week. You may be shown how to use injections at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine.
Subcutaneous immune globulin is for injection only under the skin. Do not inject this medicine into a vein.
If you use this medication at home, keep a diary of the days and times you used the medication and where you injected it on your body.
You may need a dose adjustment if you are exposed to measles, or if you travel to an area where this disease is common.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before using immune globulin?
You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an immune globulin, if you have immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA, or if you have a condition called hyperprolinemia (high level of a certain amino acid in the blood).
You may need a dose adjustment if you are exposed to measles, or if you travel to an area where this disease is common.
If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests:
blood circulation problems or a blood vessel disorder;
a history of stroke or blood clot; or
if you have been bed-ridden due to severe illness.
You may need a dose adjustment if you are exposed to measles, or if you travel to an area where this disease is common.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether immune globulin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether immune globulin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Immune globulin is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.