Botulism immune globulin
Generic name: botulism immune globulin [ BOT-ue-lizm-im-MYOON-GLOB-yoo-lin ]
Brand name: BabyBIG
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (100 mg)
Drug class:Immune globulins
What is botulism immune globulin?
Botulism immune globulin is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It contains the antibodies to help your body protect itself against infection caused by botulism toxin type A and B.
Botulism immune globulin is used to treat infant botulism caused by toxin type A or B. botulism immune globulin is used in children who are younger than 1 year old.
Botulism immune globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Your baby should not receive this medicine if he or she has immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA.
Your baby should not receive a "live" vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella, polio, rotavirus, yellow fever, varicella) for at least 3 months after receiving botulism immune globulin.
Before taking this medicine
Your baby should not receive botulism immune globulin if he or she has ever had an allergic reaction to an immune globulin, or if the child has immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA.
Tell the doctor if your baby has ever had:
kidney disease;
diabetes;
a vaccine;
dehydration; or
treatment with any medicines that weaken the immune system.
Botulism immune globulin is made from donated human plasma and may contain viruses or other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of contamination, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Ask your doctor about any possible risk.
How is botulism immune globulin given?
To best participate in the care of your baby while he or she is being treated with botulism immune globulin, carefully follow all instructions provided by your baby's caregivers.
Botulism immune globulin is given as an infusion into a vein. Your baby will receive this infusion in a clinic or hospital setting.
Botulism immune globulin is usually given as a one-time treatment.
Your baby's breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely during the infusion.
To be sure botulism immune globulin is not causing harmful effects, your baby may need follow-up blood tests.
What happens if a dose is missed?
Since botulism immune globulin is used as a single dose, it does not have a daily dosing schedule.
What happens if an overdose is given?
Since botulism immune globulin is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
