Immune Globulin (Intravenous)



Carimune™ NF; Gammagard® Liquid; Gammagard® S/D; Gammar®-P I.V.; Gamunex®; Iveegam EN; Octagam®; Panglobulin® NF; Polygam® S/D







Immune Globulin (Intravenous)

(i MYUN GLOB yoo lin, IN tra VEE nus)

U.S. Brand Names
Carimune™ NF; Gammagard® Liquid; Gammagard® S/D; Gammar®-P I.V.; Gamunex®; Iveegam EN; Octagam®; Panglobulin® NF; Polygam® S/D
Canadian Brand Names
Gamimune® N; Gammagard® Liquid; Gammagard® S/D; Gamunex®; Iveegam Immuno®
Pharmacologic Category
Immune Globulin
Reasons not to take this medicine
  • If you have an allergy to immune globulin or any other part of this medicine.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
  • If you have IgA deficiency.
What is this medicine used for?
  • This medicine is used to prevent or reduce the severity of other infections in persons with a weakened immune system.
How does it work?
  • Immune globulin helps the body develop antibodies and protect against infection.
How is it best taken?
  • This medicine is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
  • Call healthcare provider for instructions.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
  • If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with caution. You could have more side effects.
  • Do not receive any vaccines for three months after treatment with immune globulin without talking with healthcare provider.
  • If you have had blood clots, talk with healthcare provider.
  • If you have dehydration, talk with healthcare provider.
  • If you have diabetes, talk with healthcare provider.
  • If you have heart disease, talk with healthcare provider.
  • If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.
  • If you have had a stroke, talk with healthcare provider.
  • Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
What are some possible side effects of this medicine?
  • Irritation where the shot is given.
  • Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
  • Headache.
What should I monitor?
  • Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
  • Check blood work (kidney function). Talk with healthcare provider.
  • Follow up with healthcare provider.
Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
  • If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center immediately or dial 911.
  • Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Signs or symptoms of infection. These include a fever of 100.5 degrees or higher, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased sputum or change in color, painful urination, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain.
  • Difficulty breathing.
  • Severe headache.
  • Severe nausea or vomiting.
  • Significant weight gain.
  • Sudden change in vision, eye pain or irritation.
  • Unable to pass urine.
  • Neck stiffness.
  • Seizure.
  • Any rash.
  • No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
  • This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
General statements
  • If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
  • Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
  • Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
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