Rho(D) Immune Globulin (Rho(D) IG) (injectable): What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Rhod Ig

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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Rho(D) IG?

Before receiving Rho(D) IG, tell your doctor if you have:

• an allergy to human immune globulin;
• a bleeding disorder (such as hemophilia); or
• immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to receive Rho(D) IG, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Rho(D) IG is used during and after pregnancy. This medication is not known to be harmful to a baby during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.

If you are receiving this medication to treat a mismatched blood transfusion, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you ever plan to become pregnant.

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.

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.

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Last updated:	February 10, 2006