Hepatitis B Immune Globulin

Generic Name: Hepatitis B Immune Globulin Injection (hep-ah-TY-tiss B ih-MYOON GLAH-bu-lin)
Brand Name: Examples include BayHep B and Nabi-HB

Hepatitis B Immune Globulin is used for:

Preventing hepatitis B infection after exposure to the virus.

Hepatitis B Immune Globulin is an immunizing agent. It works by temporarily increasing the antibody concentration, which helps protect against hepatitis B infection.

Do NOT use Hepatitis B Immune Globulin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Hepatitis B Immune Globulin

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Hepatitis B Immune Globulin :

Some medical conditions may interact with Hepatitis B Immune Globulin . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have had an allergic reaction to medicines made with human immune globulin
• if you have a blood disorder (eg, decreased blood platelets) or any other blood-clotting disorder

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Hepatitis B Immune Globulin . However, no specific interactions with Hepatitis B Immune Globulin are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Hepatitis B Immune Globulin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Hepatitis B Immune Globulin :

Use Hepatitis B Immune Globulin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Hepatitis B Immune Globulin is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions that you may have about Hepatitis B Immune Globulin .
• If you miss a dose of Hepatitis B Immune Globulin , contact your doctor right away.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Hepatitis B Immune Globulin .

Important safety information:

• Hepatitis B Immune Globulin is made from human plasma and carries a slight risk of containing viruses that may cause disease. Ask your doctor any questions that you may have about the risks and benefits of using Hepatitis B Immune Globulin .
• To prevent hepatitis B infection, more than 1 dose of Hepatitis B Immune Globulin may be required. Be sure you receive all of the recommended injections.
• Check with your doctor before having vaccinations for mumps, rubella, or hepatitis for 3 months after you have received Hepatitis B Immune Globulin .
• Tell your doctor if you have ever been vaccinated for hepatitis.
• Hepatitis B Immune Globulin is not recommended for use in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Hepatitis B Immune Globulin during pregnancy. It is unknown if Hepatitis B Immune Globulin is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Hepatitis B Immune Globulin , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Hepatitis B Immune Globulin :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Headache; loss of appetite; nausea; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; slight fever.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Esta no es una lista completa de todos los efectos secundarios que se pueden presentar. Si tiene dudas acerca de los efectos secundarios, consulte a su profesional del cuidado de la salud. Llame a su médico para obtener asesoramiento sobre los efectos secundarios. Puede informar los efectos secundarios a la FDA al 1-800-FDA-1088. También puede informarlos al http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Hepatitis B Immune Globulin :

Hepatitis B Immune Globulin is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Hepatitis B Immune Globulin at home, store Hepatitis B Immune Globulin as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Hepatitis B Immune Globulin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Hepatitis B Immune Globulin , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Hepatitis B Immune Globulin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Hepatitis B Immune Globulin . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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