Manufacturer: Reliance Life Sciences
Salt Composition : Human Gamma Globulin(5% w/v)
This is given by injection under the skin or slowly into a vein as directed by your doctor. This is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections. It is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP).
Your healthcare professional will start the medication slowly while monitoring you closely. You may experience side effects such as headache, nausea, chills, fatigue, fever, upper abdominal pain, diarrhea, back pain, injection site reactions, excessive sweating, and flushing. Tell your doctor if you are bothered by any of these side effects.
Human gamma globulin contains antibodies, mainly immunoglobulin G (IgG), to various bacteria and viruses present in the general population such as hepatitis A, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. It has a distribution of IgG subclasses that is very close to that of the normal human plasma. It is therefore, used to provide passive immunisation against such diseases.
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 Immunorel
Headache
Nausea
Chills
Fatigue
Fever
Upper abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Back pain
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Sweating
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
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 Immunorel
Headache
Nausea
Chills
Fatigue
Fever
Upper abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Back pain
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Sweating
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
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.
Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
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
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion is prescribed to boost the immune system and prevent infection in people with low immunity.
Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion should be injected slowly in order to prevent severe allergic reactions.
Inform your doctor if you have a cold or chest infection on the day of treatment. This will prevent any kind of reactions on your body.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure or heart disease.
If you get shortness of breath during or within several hours of your treatment, tell your doctor immediately.
Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion might interfere with certain virus vaccines such as measles, rubella, mumps, varicella, and yellow fever. Inform your doctor with complete information about your vaccinations.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Q. What is Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion? What is it used for?
Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion is a solution of liquid human serum, containing the antibodies of healthy adults. This is used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP).
Q. What is the difference between Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion and immunoglobulin?
Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion is a blood protein produced by lymphocytes and plasma cells of the immune system when an immune response is needed. Almost all forms of Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion are known as immunoglobulins, also called antibodies, which are globulins that help with immune responses and immunity.
Q. How is Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion made?
Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections.
Q. How is Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion administered?
Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion is given as an injection under the skin or slowly into a vein. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Immunorel 5gm Solution for Infusion.
