Immune globulin intramuscular Side Effects

Some side effects of immune globulin intramuscular 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 intramuscular: intramuscular solution

IGIM is made from human plasma (part of the blood) and may contain infectious agents (e.g., viruses) that can cause disease. Although IGIM is screened, tested, and treated to reduce the possibility that it carries an infectious agent, it can still potentially transmit disease. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of using IGIM.

Notify your doctor immediately if you experience a rare but serious allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to IGIM.

Other less serious side effects may also occur. Upon injection of the medication, some patients experience pain, tenderness, or irritation at the injection site.

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 intramuscular: intramuscular solution

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.

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