Rho (D) Immune Globulin

RHo (D) immune globulin is a sterilized solution made from human blood. Rh is a substance that most people have in their blood (Rh positive) but some people don't (Rh negative). A person who is Rh negative can be exposed to Rh positive blood through a mismatched blood transfusion or during pregnancy when the baby has the opposite blood type. When this exposure happens, the Rh negative blood will respond by making antibodies that will try to destroy the Rh positive blood cells. This can cause medical problems such as anemia (low red blood cells), kidney failure , or shock. RHo (D) immune globulin is used to prevent an immune response to Rh positive blood in people with an Rh negative blood type. RHo (D) immune globulin may also be used in the treatment of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). RHo (D) immune globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

RHo (D) immune globulin is a sterilized solution made from human blood. Rh is a substance that most people have in their blood (Rh positive) but some people don't (Rh negative). A person who is Rh negative can be exposed to Rh positive blood through a mismatched blood transfusion or during pregnancy when the baby has the opposite blood type. When this exposure happens, the Rh negative blood will respond by making antibodies that will try to destroy the Rh positive blood cells. This can cause medical problems such as anemia (low red blood cells), kidney failure , or shock. RHo (D) immune globulin is used to prevent an immune response to Rh positive blood in people with an Rh negative blood type. RHo (D) immune globulin may also be used in the treatment of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). RHo (D) immune globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not receive this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an immune globulin, or if you have: immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA; or hemolytic anemia (a lack of red blood cells). To make sure RHo (D) immune globulin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: a history of anemia; heart disease or a history of coronary artery disease (hardened arteries); a bleeding disorder (such as hemophilia ); high triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood); kidney disease; or diabetes. RHo (D) immune globulin is often used during and after pregnancy. This medicine is not known to be harmful to a baby during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. If you are receiving this medication to treat a mismatched blood transfusion , tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you ever plan to become pregnant. If you are an Rh-negative woman and you become pregnant, you must tell your doctor if you have ever been exposed to Rh-positive blood in your lifetime. This includes exposure from a mismatched blood transfusion, or exposure during your first pregnancy. Your history of exposure and treatment will be extremely important to each and every one of your pregnancies. RHo (D) immune globulin is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: rash or hives; feeling light-headed, chest tightness, difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. RHo (D) immune globulin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: fever, chills, shaking, back pain , unusual weakness, red or pink urine; pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine; rapid breathing, rapid heart rate, confusion, feeling short of breath; signs of kidney failure --little or no urinating, swelling, rapid weight gain; or signs of a blood clot --sudden numbness or weakness, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance, chest pain, coughing up blood, swelling with redness and warmth in one or both legs. Common side effects of RHo (D) immune globulin may include: nausea, diarrhea , vomiting , stomach pain; headache , dizziness; drowsiness , weakness, general ill feeling; joint or muscle pain ; flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); mild itching or skin rash; increased sweating; or pain or tenderness where the medicine was injected. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

You should not receive RHo (D) immune globulin if you have immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA, or if you have hemolytic anemia (a lack of red blood cells). RHo(D) immune globulin can cause an abnormal breakdown of red blood cells. This effect can lead to life-threatening blood clots or organ failure. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, back pain, unusual weakness, red or pink urine, pale skin, feeling short of breath, little or no urinating, rapid weight gain, sudden numbness or weakness, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance, coughing up blood, or swelling or warmth in your leg.

You should not receive RHo (D) immune globulin if you have immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA, or if you have hemolytic anemia (a lack of red blood cells). RHo(D) immune globulin can cause an abnormal breakdown of red blood cells. This effect can lead to life-threatening blood clots or organ failure. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, back pain, unusual weakness, red or pink urine, pale skin, feeling short of breath, little or no urinating, rapid weight gain, sudden numbness or weakness, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance, coughing up blood, or swelling or warmth in your leg.

300 ug (300 (300)) 24 hourly IM — Give within 72 Hours of fullterm delivery of an Rho (D) Positive infant. Incidence can be further reduced by giving two doses, one at 28 weeks gestation, one following delivery

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

Other drugs may interact with RHo (D) immune globulin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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