Gammagard S/D
Gammagard S/D provides antibodies to help your body fight infections and treat certain inflammatory diseases when your body doesn't have enough antibodies.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Active Ingredient
Human normal immunoglobulin
Manufacturer
Baxalta Innovations GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your condition and weight.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give you this medicine as a slow infusion directly into a vein.
Important
Your doctor will determine the maximum daily dose for your safety.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Flushing (red face)
- •Vomiting
- •Nausea
- •Tiredness
- •Chills
- •Fever
RARE
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Loss of appetite
- •Anxiety
- •Dizziness
- •Blurred vision
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Changes in blood pressure
- •Shortness of breath
- •Nosebleeds
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Muscle cramps
- •Back pain
- •Chest pain
- •Reactions at the injection site (redness, pain, swelling)
- •Swelling
- •Blood clots (e.g., heart attack, stroke, lung clot)
- •Severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic shock)
- •Meningitis (brain inflammation)
- •Kidney problems
- •Changes in blood count
Important Warnings
- Do not use Gammagard S/D if you are allergic to human normal immunoglobulin (antibodies), especially if you have IgA antibodies in your blood, or to any other ingredient in the medicine.
- Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience sudden wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, headache, fever, swelling of your face or lips, hives, itching, or itching all over your body.
- If you have received live virus vaccines in the last 6 weeks to 3 months, Gammagard S/D may make them less effective. You may need to wait up to 1 year after a measles vaccine. Ask your doctor.
- Tell the person taking your blood sample or your doctor that you have received Gammagard S/D, as it can affect the results of some blood tests.
- This medicine contains glucose, which is important to consider if you have diabetes.