Hepatect
Hepatect contains human hepatitis B immunoglobulin, which can protect you from the hepatitis B virus.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
50 IU/ml
Active Ingredient
Human plasma protein
Manufacturer
Biotest Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your condition and weight.
Method
Hepatect is given as a slow drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) by a doctor or nurse, who may gradually increase the infusion rate.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose based on your condition.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Chills
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Fever
- •Vomiting
- •Mild allergic reactions
- •Nausea
- •Joint pain
- •Mild low blood pressure
- •Moderate back pain
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock (a very serious, sudden allergic reaction)
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Skin reactions, such as rash, itching, or a lupus-like skin condition
- •Feeling unwell
- •Decrease in red blood cells, sometimes needing a blood transfusion
- •Sudden drop in blood pressure
- •Blood clots, such as heart attack, stroke, lung clots, or deep vein clots
- •Temporary inflammation of the brain and spinal cord lining (aseptic meningitis)
- •Kidney problems, including sudden kidney failure
- •Acute lung injury (TRALI), causing severe breathing problems, fast breathing, low oxygen, and fever
Important Warnings
- Do not use Hepatect if you are allergic to human immunoglobulin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use Hepatect if you have IgA deficiency, especially with IgA antibodies in your blood, as it can cause a severe allergic reaction.
- Tell your doctor if you have had a reaction to other antibodies before, as you might be at risk for allergic reactions.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had kidney problems, or if you are taking medicines that can harm your kidneys.
- You will be carefully monitored during and after the infusion to check for any reactions.
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- Tell your doctor immediately if you get a headache, flushed face/neck, chills, muscle pain, wheezing, fast pulse, back pain, nausea, or low blood pressure during the infusion.
- Hepatect can make some vaccines less effective, like measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox. You may need to wait up to 3 months, or even a year for measles vaccine, before getting certain vaccinations.
- Do not use loop diuretics (water pills) at the same time as Hepatect.
- Though steps are taken to make this medicine safe, there's a small chance of infection from human blood or plasma. This includes unknown viruses.
- It is important to record the name and batch number of Hepatect every time you receive a dose.
- If you experience side effects during treatment, do not drive or use machines until your symptoms have resolved.