Pentaglobin Injection
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About Pentaglobin Injection
Pentaglobin Injection is used to strengthen the body's natural immune system to lower the risk of infection in persons with weakened immune system. It is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections.Pentaglobin Injection has been shown to be effective in preventing infections in bone marrow transplant patients more than 20 years of age in the first 100 days post-transplant. It is used in the treatment of patients where antibody-forming capacity is severely impaired thereby subjecting them to a greater risk of infections. Pentaglobin Injection gives you antibodies that your body is not making on its own so you can fight infections. Both children and adults can have this therapy. It is administered as an injection. Your doctor will monitor you for some time after the administration of Pentaglobin Injection to check for any side effects.Pentaglobin Injection may sometimes cause side effects like jnjection site reactions such as swelling, redness, pain, induration, itching, bruising, and rash and flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), . If you get any of these, or other side effects, or just feel unwell, you should tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have 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.
How It Works
Pentaglobin Injection is used to strengthen the body's natural immune system to lower the risk of infection in persons with weakened immune system. It is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections.Pentaglobin Injection has been shown to be effective in preventing infections in bone marrow transplant patients more than 20 years of age in the first 100 days post-transplant. It is used in the treatment of patients where antibody-forming capacity is severely impaired thereby subjecting them to a greater risk of infections. Pentaglobin Injection gives you antibodies that your body is not making on its own so you can fight infections. Both children and adults can have this therapy. It is administered as an injection. Your doctor will monitor you for some time after the administration of Pentaglobin Injection to check for any side effects.Pentaglobin Injection may sometimes cause side effects like jnjection site reactions such as swelling, redness, pain, induration, itching, bruising, and rash and flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), . If you get any of these, or other side effects, or just feel unwell, you should tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have 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.
How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
What if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Pentaglobin Injection, please consult your doctor.
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8C). Do not freeze.
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Composition of Pentaglobin Injection
Key Benefits of Pentaglobin Injection
- In Immunoglobulins deficiency Pentaglobin Injection strengthens or boost the immune system and lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. It works by producing antibodies against foreign substances thereby fighting against infection. It is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP). This helps stop bleeding and promote the formation of blood clots.
Side Effects of Pentaglobin Injection
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Injection site soreness
- Injection site bruising
- Induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ)
- Itching
- Rash
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Pentaglobin Injection
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pentaglobin Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pentaglobin 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.
Pentaglobin Injection 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.
Pentaglobin Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may experience side effects (for example dizziness or nausea) during Pentaglobin Injection that might affect the ability to drive.
Pentaglobin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pentaglobin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pentaglobin Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pentaglobin Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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