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HepaGam B NovaPlus
  • Treatments
  • Exposure to Hepatitis B Virus

HepaGam B NovaPlus

Generic name:hepatitis B immune globulin [ HEP-a-TYE-tis-B-im-MYOON-GLOB-yoo-lin ]
Brand names: HepaGam B, HepaGam B NovaPlus, Hyperhep B, Nabi-HB
Drug class:Immune globulins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 3, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is HepaGam B NovaPlus?

HepaGam B NovaPlus is made from human plasma containing proteins that protect against the type B form of hepatitis (inflammation of the liver).

HepaGam B NovaPlus is used to prevent hepatitis B in people receiving a liver transplant, and in babies born to mothers infected with hepatitis B. It is also used to prevent hepatitis B in people who have been exposed to hepatitis B through contaminated blood products, sexual contact with an infected person, or living in a home with an infected person.

HepaGam B NovaPlus is not a vaccine. Therefore it will not provide long-term protection from hepatitis B. For long-term protection you must receive a hepatitis B vaccine such as Engerix-B, Recombivax HB, or Twinrix.

HepaGam B NovaPlus may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

HepaGam B NovaPlus may increase your risk of blood clots, especially if you have heart disease or a history of blood clots, or if you need to use a blood thinner, if you are an older adult, if you are bedridden, if you take birth control pills or hormone replacement, or if you use certain types of catheters.

Call your doctor at once if you have: sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body); chest pain, trouble breathing, rapid heart rate, coughing up blood; or if you have pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in your arms or legs.

Before taking this medicine

You should not receive HepaGam B NovaPlus if you are allergic to it.

HepaGam B NovaPlus may increase your risk of blood clots, especially if you have:

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