Immune globulin (intramuscular) (IGIM)
Generic name: immune globulin (IGIM) (intramuscular) [ i-MUNE-GLOB-ue-lin ]
Brand names: GamaSTAN, GamaSTAN S/D, Baygam, Biogam
Dosage form: intramuscular solution (-)
Drug class:Immune globulins
What is immune globulin intramuscular (IGIM)?
Immune globulin is a sterile solution made from human plasma. It contains antibodies that protect you against infection from various diseases.
Immune globulin intramuscular (IGIM, for injection into a muscle) is used to prevent infection with hepatitis A in people who travel to areas where this disease is common. IGIM will not prevent hepatitis B.
IGIM is also used to help prevent infection after exposure to measles, chickenpox (varicella), or rubella.
IGIM should not be used in place of routine vaccination against polio, varicella, mumps, or rubella.
Immune globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
immune globulin (intramuscular) can cause blood clots. The risk is highest in older adults or in people who have had blood clots, heart problems, or blood circulation problems. Blood clots are also more likely during long-term bedrest, while using birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, or while having a central intravenous (IV) catheter in place.
Call your doctor at once if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, fast heartbeats, numbness or weakness, or swelling and warmth or discoloration in an arm or leg.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if:
you have had an allergic reaction to an immune globulin or blood product; or
you have immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA.
IGIM can cause blood clots, especially in older adults or in people with certain conditions. Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems, blood circulation problems, or "thick blood";
a stroke or blood clot;
kidney disease;
diabetes;
if you use estrogens (birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy);
if you have been on long-term bedrest; or
if you have a central intravenous (IV) catheter in place.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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.
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