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Sandoglobulin Active Ingredients: Immune Globulin Intravenous Injection Representative Names: Gamimune N, Gammagard S/D, Gammar-IV, Gammar-P I.V., IGIV, Iveegam, Panglobulin, Polygam S/D, Sandoglobulin, Venoglobulin-S What is immune globulin IV injection? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I use this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with immune globulin? What side effects may I notice from receiving immune globulin? What should I watch for while taking immune globulin? Where can I keep my medicine? What is immune globulin IV injection? (Back to top) IMMUNE GLOBULIN IV (IVIG, IGIV, Gammagard®, Gammar®-IV, Gamimune N®, Iveegam®, Panglobulin®, Sandoglobulin®, Venoglobulin®, Octagam®) helps to prevent or reduce the severity of certain infections in patients at an increased risk from infection. It also is used as replacement therapy in people whose body does not produce enough immune globulin. Immune globulin IV is a solution containing human antibodies or proteins that provides immunity within a few days of injection and lasts for about 2 months. The immunoglobulins are collected from the pooled blood of many individuals, then tested and treated to prevent the transmission of hepatitis virus or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV or AIDS virus). Generic immune globulin injections are available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •agammaglobulinemia •heart disease •history of blood clots •immunoglobulin A deficiency •kidney disease •an unusual or allergic reaction to immune globulin, human immunoglobulin products, maltose or sucrose, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I use this medicine? (Back to top) Immune globulin IV is only for injection into a vein. It is given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) This does not apply. What drug(s) may interact with immune globulin? (Back to top) •live virus vaccines Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from receiving immune globulin? (Back to top) Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: •chest pain or tightness •decreased or difficulty passing urine •difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or wheezing •hives, rash, or itching •neck pain or difficulty moving neck Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): •backache •chills •dizziness •fever •flushing •headache •increased sweating •leg cramps •muscle aches and pains •nausea, vomiting •pain and tenderness at the injection site •tiredness What should I watch for while taking immune globulin? (Back to top) Because this product is developed from pooled blood samples of many different donors, it is theoretically possible that viruses or bacteria could be transmitted in the product. Since 1985, however, all products are tested for HIV and hepatitis, and there have been no case reports of illnesses being caused from the use of this product. It is also possible, but unlikely, that the product could contain enough antibodies to HIV to cause a false-positive HIV test. Do not have vaccinations for at least 14 days before, or until at least 3 months after receiving this immune globulin. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) This does not apply. Last Updated:04/10/2006 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.