Rho(D) Immune Globulin (Rho(D) IG) (Injectable): What Is The Most Important Information I Should Know About Rho(D) IG?
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| Pronunciation: | RO D im MYOON GLOB yoo lin |
| Brand: | BayRHo-D, Gamulin Rh, HypRho-D Mini-Dose, MicRhoGAM, Mini-Gamulin Rh, RhoGAM, Rhophylac, WinRho SDF |
What is the most important information I should know about Rho(D) IG?
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While you are being treated with this medication, call your doctor right away if you have fever, chills, shaking, back pain, a change in the color of your urine or how much you urinate, sudden weight gain, or swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet. |
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Do not receive live-virus vaccines such as measles, mumps, rubella, or chicken pox (also called MMR or Varivax) for at least 3 months after treatment with Rho(D) IG. These vaccines may not work properly during Rho(D) IG treatment and shortly afterward. |
Rho(D) IG is made from human plasma (part of the blood) and may contain viruses and other infectious agents that can cause disease. Although Rho(D) IG is screened, tested, and treated to reduce the risk of it containing anything that could cause disease, there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
If you are an Rh-negative woman and you become pregnant, you must tell your doctor if you have ever been exposed to Rh-positive blood in your lifetime.This includes exposure from a mismatched blood transfusion, or exposure during your first pregnancy. Your history of exposure and treatment will be extremely important to each and every one of your pregnancies.
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| Last updated: | February 10, 2006 |
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