Immune globulin-klhw (Subcutaneous)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 29, 2022.
Warning: ThrombosisThrombosis may occur with immune globulin products, including immune globulin-klhw. Risk factors may include: advanced age, prolonged immobilization, hypercoagulable conditions, history of venous or arterial thrombosis, use of estrogens, indwelling central vascular catheters, hyperviscosity, and cardiovascular risk factors. Thrombosis may occur in the absence of known risk factors.For patients at risk of thrombosis, administer immune globulin-klhw at the minimum dose and infusion rate practicable. Ensure adequate hydration in patients before administration. Monitor for signs and symptoms of thrombosis and assess blood viscosity in patients at risk for hyperviscosity .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Xembify
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Immune Serum
Uses for immune globulin-klhw
Immune globulin-klhw injection contains antibodies that make your immune system stronger. It is used for patients who have primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI), including congenital agammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency, X-linked agammaglobulinemia, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, and other severe combined immune system problems.
Immune globulin-klhw is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using immune globulin-klhw
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For immune globulin-klhw, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to immune globulin-klhw or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of immune globulin-klhw injection in children younger than 2 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of immune globulin-klhw injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving immune globulin-klhw.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking immune globulin-klhw, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selec..
