GamaSTAN S/D Side Effects
Please note - some side effects for GamaSTAN S/D may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.
Side Effects of GamaSTAN S/D - for the Consumer
GamaSTAN S/D
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 when using GamaSTAN S/D:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using GamaSTAN S/D:Pain, swelling, tenderness, or redness at the injection site.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; itching; hives; difficulty breathing or swallowing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue).
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. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
TopGamaSTAN S/D Side Effects - for the Professional
GamaSTAN S/D
Local pain and tenderness at the injection site, urticaria, and angioedema may occur. Anaphylactic reactions, although rare, have been reported following the injection of human immune globulin preparations.(6,9) Anaphylaxis is more likely to occur if GamaSTAN S/D is given intravenously; therefore, GamaSTAN S/D must be administered only intramuscularly.
TopSide Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals
Local
Local injection site pain and tenderness have occurred.
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity reactions have been rare, however, anaphylaxis has been reported. The mechanism has not been clearly established. Activation of the complement system by immune globulin aggregates present in the preparations has been suggested.
Immunologic
All U.S. immune globulin products undergo viral inactivation and/or removal. No method has been totally effective in removing all risk and the potential exists for the presence of unknown infectious agents.
TopMore GamaSTAN S/D resources
- GamaSTAN S/D MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- GamaSTAN S/D Prescribing Information (FDA)
- GamaSTAN S/D IGIM Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Baygam IGIM Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Baygam Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
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