Gammagard liquid Side Effects
Gammagard liquid side effects and adverse reactions include the following:
- Headache
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Itching/rash
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Injection site pain or redness
- Upper abdominal pain
- High blood pressure
- Chills
- Stomach discomfort
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Warnings & Recalls for Gammagard liquid
- Tell your doctor about any allergies to food or medication that you may have before beginning treatment with Gammagard liquid.
- Tell your doctor about any medications that you are on before beginning treatment with Gammagard liquid.
- Gammagard might prevent your body from responding well to vaccines. Tell your doctor about any vaccines that you have recently or will shortly be receiving.
- There is no data available on whether or not this medication has adverse effects on unborn children. Speak to your doctor about the possible risks involved with being treated with Gammagard liquid if you are pregnant, thing you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or if you are a nursing mother.
Gammagard liquid Treatment and Use
Gammagard liquid | immune globulin infusion is an infusion marketed by Baxter Healthcare Corporation that is similar to the immunoglobulin therapy drug Gamunex. It is made from antibodies that have been taken from human blood donations. This medication is used to strengthen the body’s immune system in order to lower the risk of infection in those individuals who have lowered or weakened immune systems.
Primarily, Gammagard Liquid is effective in people with immunodeficiency syndromes that are caused by genetic defects and has been shown to be particularly effective in preventing lower respiratory tract infections.
Gammagard liquid administration
Gammagard liquid | immune globulin infusion is given as an IV infusion directly into the veins. Usually, a treatment session lasts between two and four hours a day for between a two and seven day period. The dose is repeated every ten days to four weeks. The treatment duration and amount given depends on the particular condition that you are being treated for. If you have any questions about this medication, be sure to ask your healthcare provider.
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Lainee Hooks
Posted on May 29, 2012
