WinRho SDF

WinRho SDF is used for:

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Preventing certain blood problems that may occur during pregnancy or blood transfusion. It may also be used to treat immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

WinRho SDF is an immunoglobulin (Ig), which contains antibodies to the Rh_o(D) antigen. Exactly how it works is unknown.

Do NOT use WinRho SDF if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in WinRho SDF
• you have had an allergic reaction to other human immune globulins
• you have anti-immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies

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

Before using WinRho SDF :

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

• if you are pregnant, plan 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 blood or blood products
• if you have other blood problems (eg, anemia), bleeding problems, or IgA deficiency
• you are Rh_o(D) negative or if your spleen has been removed

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with WinRho SDF . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• Live vaccines (eg, measles, mumps, and rubella) because effectiveness may be decreased by WinRho SDF

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if WinRho SDF 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 WinRho SDF :

Use WinRho SDF as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• WinRho SDF is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using WinRho SDF at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
• If WinRho SDF contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
• If you miss a dose of WinRho SDF , contact your doctor immediately.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use WinRho SDF .

Important safety information:

• WinRho SDF may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to WinRho SDF . Using WinRho SDF alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Avoid vaccinations with live virus vaccines (eg, measles, mumps, oral polio) for 3 months after using WinRho SDF . Vaccinations may be less effective.
• WinRho SDF is made from human plasma. There is an extremely low risk of developing a viral infection or Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) after using WinRho SDF . Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• WinRho SDF may affect certain lab test results. Make sure your doctor and other lab personnel know you are using WinRho SDF .
• LAB TESTS, including blood counts and antibody titers, may be required to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using WinRho SDF during pregnancy. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using WinRho SDF , check you're your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of WinRho SDF :

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:

Chills; headache; mild fever; mild pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); back pain; blood in the urine; dark urine; decreased urination; fast heartbeat; nausea; severe or persistent fever; shaking chills; shortness of breath; sudden weight gain; swelling; unusual tiredness or weakness; wheezing; vomiting; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at 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. Symptoms may include dark urine; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

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

General information:

• If you have any questions about WinRho SDF , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• WinRho SDF 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 WinRho SDF . 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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