Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection is used to strengthen the body's natural immune system to lower the risk of infection in persons with weakened immune system. It is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections.
Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection has been shown to be effective in preventing infections in bone marrow transplant patients more than 20 years of age in the first 100 days post-transplant. It is used in the treatment of patients where antibody-forming capacity is severely impaired thereby subjecting them to a greater risk of infections. Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection gives you antibodies that your body is not making on its own so you can fight infections. Both children and adults can have this therapy. It is administered as an injection. Your doctor will monitor you for some time after the administration of Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection to check for any side effects.
Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection may sometimes cause side effects like jnjection site reactions such as swelling, redness, pain, induration, itching, bruising, and rash and flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), . If you get any of these, or other side effects, or just feel unwell, you should tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with blood clotting and if you have recently had, or plan to have, a vaccination. It is not known whether this medicine is completely safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor.
Uses of Gamaglobin Injection
Immunoglobulins deficiency
Benefits of Gamaglobin Injection
In Immunoglobulins deficiency
Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection strengthens or boost the immune system and lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. It works by producing antibodies against foreign substances thereby fighting against infection. It is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP). This helps stop bleeding and promote the formation of blood clots.
Side effects of Gamaglobin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gamaglobin
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Injection site soreness
Injection site bruising
Induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ)
Itching
Rash
How to use Gamaglobin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Gamaglobin Injection works
Immune globulin belongs to class of agents called immunostimulants. It works by restoring abnormally low immunoglobulin G levels to the normal range to fight against infectious agents.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. You may experience side effects (for example dizziness or nausea) during Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection that might affect the ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Gamaglobin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection is used for the treatment of certain diseases that are caused due to lack of antibodies in your blood.
It may be injected under the skin or given into a muscle.
Your doctor will monitor you for some time after administration of Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection to check for any side effects.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection affects you.
Inform your doctor if you have received any live vaccine (e.g. oral polio, MMR) in the last three months.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Vaccines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES
Patient concerns
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Dr. Ankit Soni
Homeopathy
Ig, also known as immunoglobulins are always present in blood they increase in case of infection after the infection subsides the Ig levels will go vack to normal on its own
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Internal Medicine
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Q. What should I keep in mind while taking Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection?
Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection can reduce the efficiency of some vaccines (like measles/mumps/rubella or chickenpox vaccines). So, inform your doctor that you are on Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection before you get any vaccines. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. Patients should be adequately hydrated before administration of<br>Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection.
Q. If I feel fine, does it mean that I can discontinue my treatment with Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection?
No, this only means that you are responding well to the treatment. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting the doctor. If you stop the medication before completing the treatment then you would be putting yourself at risk as your body would no longer be able to fight infections. However, in case of doubt, you should always talk to your doctor.
Q. How long will it take for Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection to start working?
Your symptoms may take 3-4 weeks to improve. This duration can vary depending on the disease you have and the way you respond to the treatment. If you are not sure, consult your doctor.
Q. Can Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection cause kidney damage?
Yes, Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection can cause kidney damage but not in everyone. Patients having a pre-existing kidney problem, diabetes and hypovolemia (a decrease in the volume of circulating blood) are at risk of developing kidney failure. Additionally, patients who are overweight, over 65 years of age and who are using medicines that can cause kidney damage are also at risk of developing kidney failure. Also, Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection which has sucrose, fructose or maltose as an ingredient in it is more likely to cause kidney damage.
Q. Does Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection cause hair loss?
No, Gamaglobin 16.5% Injection does not cause hair loss. If you experience hair loss, it might be due to some other underlying problem. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
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References
European Medicines Agency. Human Normal Immunoglobulin. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: