Manufacturer: Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Salt Composition : Human Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin
Hepatitis B Injection is normally given along with the hepatitis B vaccine. It comes from human blood plasma and is given by an injection into a large muscle such as your thigh or buttock. Your doctor will inject the prescribed dose after analyzing your condition. It should be given as soon as possible after the risk of infection is identified. If it is delayed too long, it may not be effective. This medicine is not a vaccine and will not provide long-term protection from hepatitis B.
This medicine may sometimes cause side effects like flushing, gastrointestinal disturbance (stomach pain and upset, nausea, vomiting), headache, dizziness, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, and redness). If you get any of these, or other reactions, or just feel unwell, you should tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Any serious reaction to the injection is rare.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, any problems with blood clotting and if you have recently had, or plan to have a vaccination. It is not known whether this medicine is completely safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor.
Hepatitis B Injection is generally given with vaccines. Hepatitis B Injection contains chemicals that protect the patient against infections.
Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin-VF for intramuscular administration is bioavailable in the recipient's circulation after 2 to 3 days. Human hepatitis B immunoglobulin has a half-life of about 3 to 4 weeks. This half-life may vary from patient to patient.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Hepatitis B
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Gastrointestinal disturbance
Headache
Dizziness
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Individuals known to have anaphylactic or severe systematic reactions associated with the parenteral administration of human globulin preparations should not receive Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin. Use with caution in patients with IgA deficiency as it can lead to anaphylaxis.
Hepatitis B Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Hepatitis B Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Hepatitis B Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Hepatitis B immune globulin (Human) injection is used to prevent hepatitis B from occurring again in HBsAg-positive liver transplant patients who have had liver transplants. This medicine also helps keep you from getting sick if you have been exposed to hepatitis B virus.
Drug-Drug Interaction: HEPATITIS B IMMUNOGLOBULIN should be used with caution in patients taking blood thinners (warfarin, heparin, and enoxaparin, etc.)birth control pills, or hormonal replacement therapy as it increases the risk of blood clots.
Drug-Food Interaction: No food interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: HEPATITIS B IMMUNOGLOBULIN should be used with caution in patients with blood clots, blood-related disorders, heart diseases, and diabetes.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
WARFARIN
HEPARIN
ENOXAPARIN
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If you miss a dose of Hepatitis B Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Hepatitis B Injection is injected into the large muscle such as a buttock or thigh by a healthcare professional.
It should be given as soon as possible (within 48 hours) once you have been exposed to hepatitis B infection.
You must inform your doctor if you have received any vaccine recently.
You may get pain, itching, rash or discomfort at the site of the injection. Inform your doctor if it does not go away or bothers you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What causes Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by hepatitis B virus.
Q. How does hepatitis B virus spread?
The virus is found in the blood or certain body fluids and is spread when blood or body fluid from an infected person enters the body of an uninfected person. This can occur in a variety of ways including unprotected sexual contact, using needles, medicines, poor infection control practices in medical settings, particularly with equipment to test blood sugar. It can also transmit from mother to baby during birth, if a person comes in contact with infected wounds or skin sores, when an infected person bites another person or by sharing personal-care items, such as razors or toothbrushes. Hepatitis B virus particles can be found on objects, even in the absence of visible blood. The virus can remain infectious and capable of spreading infection for a minimum of seven days outside the human body.
Q. What are the symptoms of hepatitis B infection?
The symptoms of hepatitis B include yellowing of skin and white areas of the eyes, discoloration of urine, loss of appetite or nausea, bloated and tender belly, extreme tiredness, fever and pain in joints.
Q. Who should get Hepatitis B Injection?
Hepatitis B Injection is usually a three-dose series. It is recommended for all individuals from newborn to children of 18 years of age. Hepatitis B Injection should be given to infants at birth in the hospital. All older children who did not get all the recommended doses of Hepatitis B Injection as an infant should complete their vaccine series as soon as possible. Adolescents and adults who are just starting their series will need two or three doses, depending on their age and the brand of vaccine used. Hepatitis B Injection may be given to anybody who needs to get protected against hepatitis B.
