Gamunex 10% Infusion
Gamunex 10% Infusion 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. Gamunex 10% Infusion 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 Gamunex 10% Infusion to check for any side effects.
Gamunex 10% Infusion
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Gamunex 10% Infusion 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.
Gamunex 10% Infusion 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. Gamunex 10% Infusion 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 Gamunex 10% Infusion to check for any side effects.
Gamunex 10% Infusion may sometimes cause side effects like back pain, chills, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), dizziness, headache, nausea, decreased blood pressure, and muscle pain. 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.
03Uses
Immunoglobulins deficiency
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
05How It Works
Immune globulin belongs to class of agents called immunostimulants. It works by producing antibodies against foreign substances thereby fighting against infection.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Gamunex 10% Infusion, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Immunoglobulins deficiency
Gamunex 10% Infusion 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.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Wheezing
Slow heart rate
Muscle pain
Decreased blood pressure
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Chills
Back pain
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gamunex 10% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gamunex 10% Infusion 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.
Breast feeding:CAUTION
Gamunex 10% Infusion 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.
Driving:UNSAFE
Gamunex 10% Infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may experience side effects (for example dizziness or nausea) during Gamunex 10% Infusion that might affect the ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Gamunex 10% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gamunex 10% Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gamunex 10% Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gamunex 10% Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Gamunex 10% Infusion is used for the treatment of certain diseases that are caused due to lack of antibodies in your blood.
It may be injected under the skin or given into a muscle.
Your doctor will monitor you for some time after administration of Gamunex 10% Infusion to check for any side effects.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Gamunex 10% Infusion affects you.
Inform your doctor if you have received any live vaccine (e.g. oral polio, MMR) in the last three months.
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