Octagam
Octagam 100 mg/ml is a medicine that contains human antibodies (IgG) and helps your immune system fight infections, especially if your body doesn't produce enough of them.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
100 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Human normal immunoglobulin
Manufacturer
Octapharma Ab
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your specific dose based on your condition.
Method
This medicine is given as a slow infusion (drip) into a vein by a healthcare professional.
Important
The maximum daily dose is individualized; your healthcare professional will ensure you receive the correct amount administered slowly to prevent complications.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Allergic reaction
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Changes in blood pressure
- •Fever
RARE
- •Low levels of different types of blood cells
- •Changes in heart rate
- •Vomiting
- •Stroke
- •Dizziness
- •Tingling or prickling sensation on skin
- •Muscle tremor
- •Blurred vision
- •Blood clots
- •Deep vein thrombosis
- •Pulmonary embolism
- •Back pain
- •Chest pain
- •Joint or muscle pain
- •Involuntary muscle spasms
- •Pain in legs or arms
- •Breathing difficulties
- •Chills
- •Fatigue, general malaise or weakness
- •Fluid retention in limbs
- •Injection site reactions
- •Abnormal blood test results (e.g., liver function or red blood cells)
- •Low sodium levels in blood
- •Feeling restless, anxious, confused, or nervous
- •Migraine
- •Speech disorders
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Reduced sense of touch or sensation
- •Sensitivity to light
- •Reduced vision
- •Heart palpitations
- •Temporary blue discoloration of lips or other skin areas
- •Blood vessel inflammation
- •Pale skin
- •Cough
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Bronchospasm (difficulty breathing or wheezing)
- •Respiratory failure
- •Lack of oxygen in blood
- •Diarrhea, stomach pain
- •Hives, itchy skin
- •Skin redness
- •Skin rash
- •Skin peeling
- •Skin inflammation
- •Hair loss
- •Muscle weakness or stiffness
- •Severe, painful muscle cramps
- •Neck pain
- •Kidney pain
- •Skin swelling (edema)
- •Flushing, increased sweating
- •Chest discomfort
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Feeling cold or hot
- •Drowsiness
- •Burning sensation
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to human immunoglobulin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have an IgA deficiency and have developed antibodies against IgA.
- This medicine can cause false high readings in some blood sugar tests. Always inform your doctor or nurse if you are taking this medicine and need a blood sugar test. A specific test method may be required.
- This medicine can reduce the effectiveness of some live virus vaccines (like measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox). Tell your doctor about any recent or upcoming vaccinations.
- There is a risk of blood clots (e.g., heart attack, stroke, DVT, lung clot). This risk is higher if you are overweight, elderly, have high blood pressure, diabetes, or have had similar problems before. Stay well-hydrated and ensure the medicine is given slowly.
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- If you have kidney problems or risk factors like diabetes, overweight, or are over 65, this medicine should be given very slowly to prevent serious kidney issues. Inform your doctor about your kidney health.
- Patients with blood type A, B, or AB, or certain inflammatory conditions, have a higher risk of red blood cell destruction (hemolysis). Inform your doctor about your blood type and any inflammatory conditions.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe allergic reactions (swelling of face/tongue/throat, sudden shortness of breath, rash, wheezing, drop in blood pressure), stroke symptoms (weakness/numbness on one side), heart attack (chest pain), severe blood clots (pain/swelling in limbs, chest pain/shortness of breath for lung clot), anemia (shortness of breath, pale skin), severe kidney problems (inability to urinate), severe lung injury (TRALI: breathing difficulties, bluish skin, fever, low blood pressure), or severe headache with stiff neck, drowsiness, fever, light sensitivity, nausea, or vomiting (possible meningitis).