RHo (D) immune globulin
Generic name: RHo (D) immune globulin [ ROE-D-im-MYOON-GLOB-yoo-lin ]
Brand names: HyperRHO S/D Full Dose, HyperRHO S/D Mini Dose, MicRhoGAM, MicRhoGAM Ultra-Filtered Plus, RhoGAM,
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Dosage forms: injectable powder for injection (1000 mcg; 120 mcg; 300 mcg; 5000 intl units; 600 intl units); injectable solution (1500 intl units/1.3 mL; 1500 intl units/2 mL; 15000 intl units/13 mL; 2500 intl units/2.2 mL; 5000 intl units/4.4 mL; 600 intl units/0.5 mL); intramuscular solution (1500 intl units; 250 intl units; 300 mcg; 50 mcg)
Drug class:Immune globulins
What is RHo (D) immune globulin?
RHo (D) immune globulin is a sterilized solution made from human blood. Rh is a substance that most people have in their blood (Rh positive) but some people don't (Rh negative). A person who is Rh negative can be exposed to Rh positive blood through a mismatched blood transfusion or during pregnancy when the baby has the opposite blood type. When this exposure happens, the Rh negative blood will respond by making antibodies that will try to destroy the Rh positive blood cells. This can cause medical problems such as anemia (low red blood cells), kidney failure, or shock.
RHo (D) immune globulin is used to prevent an immune response to Rh positive blood in people with an Rh negative blood type. RHo (D) immune globulin may also be used in the treatment of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
RHo (D) immune globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not receive RHo (D) immune globulin if you have immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA, or if you have hemolytic anemia (a lack of red blood cells).
RHo(D) immune globulin can cause an abnormal breakdown of red blood cells. This effect can lead to life-threatening blood clots or organ failure.
Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, back pain, unusual weakness, red or pink urine, pale skin, feeling short of breath, little or no urinating, rapid weight gain, sudden numbness or weakness, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance,
