Hizentra Side Effects

Generic name: immune globulin subcutaneous

Note: This document contains side effect information about immune globulin subcutaneous. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Hizentra.

Some side effects of Hizentra may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to immune globulin subcutaneous: subcutaneous solution

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking immune globulin subcutaneous (the active ingredient contained in Hizentra) hives; wheezing, difficulty breathing; dizziness, feeling like you might pass out; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath, urinating less than usual or not at all;

• pain, swelling, redness, warmth, or a lump in your arms or legs;

• pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fast heart rate;

• fever, severe headache, sore throat, neck stiffness, chills, increased sensitivity to light, confusion, and general ill feeling;

• chest pain or tightness, trouble breathing; or

• signs of new infection such as high fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, or sores in your mouth and throat.

Less serious side effects of immune globulin subcutaneous may include:

• pain, redness, warmth, itching, and swelling of skin where the injection was given;

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain;

• headache;

• mild skin rash;

• back pain;

• joint or muscle pain; or

• tired feeling;

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to immune globulin subcutaneous: subcutaneous solution

Local

Local side effects have been reported the most frequently. Up to 92% of patients reported adverse events at the injection site.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have been reported often (37%), including nausea (18%) and diarrhea (10%).

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash (17%).

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have rarely included immediate anaphylactoid and hypersensitivity reactions. Allergic reactions (11%) have also been reported.

General

General side effects have included headache (48%), fever (25%), sore throat (17%), and pain (10%).

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included an increase in cough (10%).

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