Gammar-P IV IV

In Depth

Generic Name: IMMUNE GLOBULIN - INTRAVENOUS
Pronounced: (ih-MYOON GLOB-you-lin)

Gammar-P IV IV Warning

This medication may cause serious (rarely fatal) kidney problems. The risk is higher in those who have kidney problems, diabetes, a serious blood infection (sepsis), a certain blood problem (paraproteinemia), or a severe loss of body fluids (dehydration), as well as in those who are older than 65 years or are taking other drugs that may harm the kidneys (e.g., gentamicin). Receiving this medication more slowly or using a less concentrated form of this drug may decrease the risk. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice shortness of breath, sudden weight gain, swelling of the hands/ankles/feet, a change in the amount/color of urine, or foamy/frothy urine.

Gammar-P IV IV Side Effects

Flushing, headache, dizziness, chills, muscle cramps, back/joint pain, fever, nausea, or vomiting may occur. Tell your doctor or other health care professional immediately if any of these effects occur, persist, or worsen. Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site may also occur. If these effects continue or become bothersome, tell your doctor.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

easy bleeding/bruising
fainting
fast/irregular heartbeat
unusual tiredness

This medication may rarely cause serious problems from blood clots (e.g., pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack). Seek immediate medical attention if any of these side effects occur:

sudden shortness of breath
chest/jaw/left arm pain
confusion
coughing up blood
sudden dizziness/fainting
pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf
tingling/weakness/numbness in the arms/legs
sudden/severe headaches
slurred speech
weakness on one side of the body
vision problems/changes

Rarely, this product may contain substances that could cause infections because it is made from human blood. Though the risk is very low due to careful screening of blood donors, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any signs of infection such as persistent sore throat/fever, yellowing eyes/skin, or dark urine.

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