RhoGAM Ultra-Filtered Plus
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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Drug class:Immune globulins
What is RhoGAM Ultra-Filtered Plus?
RhoGAM Ultra-Filtered Plus 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.
RhoGAM Ultra-Filtered Plus is used to prevent an immune response to Rh positive blood in people with an Rh negative blood type. This medicine may also be used in the treatment of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
RhoGAM Ultra-Filtered Plus may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not receive RhoGAM Ultra-Filtered Plus 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, coughing up blood, or swelling or warmth in your leg.
Before taking this medicine
You should not receive this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an immune globulin, or if you have:
immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA; or
hemolytic anem
