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Panzyga (Immune Globulin Injection (IV))

Generic name: Immune Globulin Injection (IV) [ i-MYUN-GLOB-yoo-lin ]
Brand names: Bivigam, Carimene N/F, Flebogamma DIF, Gammaplex, Octagam Gammagard S/D, Panzyga, Privigen
Drug class: Immune globulins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 30, 2024.

Warning

  • The chance of blood clots may be raised with Panzyga (immune globulin injection (IV)). The chance may be higher in older people, if you have to be in a bed or chair for a long time, if you take estrogen products, or if you have certain catheters. Some health problems like thick blood, heart problems, or a history of blood clots raise the chance of having blood clots. Blood clots can happen if you do not have any of these health problems. Call your doctor right away if you have numbness or weakness on 1 side of your body; pain, redness, tenderness, warmth, or swelling in the arms or legs; change in color of an arm or leg; chest pain or pressure; shortness of breath; fast heartbeat; or coughing up blood. Talk with your doctor.
  • Kidney problems have happened with human immune globulin. Sometimes, these problems have been deadly. Kidney problems are more common in people using products that have sucrose. Most immune globulin products do not have sucrose. The chance of these problems may be raised if you have kidney problems, high blood sugar (diabetes), fluid loss (dehydration) or low blood volume, a blood infection, or proteins in the blood that are not normal. The chance may be raised if you are 65 or older, or if you take other drugs that may harm the kidneys. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about this information or about if your product has sucrose.
  • You will need to be sure that you are not dehydrated before getting Panzyga (immune globulin injection (IV)). Check with your doctor to see if you need to drink extra fluids before getting Panzyga (immune globulin injection (IV)).

Uses of Panzyga:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Panzyga?

For all patients taking Panzyga (immune globulin injection (IV)):

Children:

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Panzyga (immune globulin injection (IV)).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Panzyga (immune globulin injection (IV)) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Panzyga?

How is this medicine (Panzyga) best taken?

Use Panzyga (immune globulin injection (IV)) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Imbruvica, Nplate, Venclexta, aspirin, prednisone, methotrexate, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, hydroxychloroquine, Plaquenil

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

What are some other side effects of Panzyga?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Panzyga?

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