(GAM-ma I-mune GLOB-u-lin)
Immune globulin (Gammagard®, Gammagard S/D®, Gamunex®, Vivaglobin®) is used to supply immune system cells (also known as antibodies) to the patient, in order to lessen or prevent infections. It is used in a number of different disorders including immunodeficiency syndromes, agammaglobulinemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenia (ITP) and B-cell chronic lymphocyctic leukemia (CLL). If you are not sure why your child is receiving gamma immune globulin ask your child's doctor. It is given through your child's vein over a period of time as an infusion.
Show All- Blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing will be checked during the infusion.
- Some medicines to help prevent or lessen side effects of the drug may be given before starting the infusion.
- It can be given as an infusion into a vein, subcutaneously (under the skin), or intramuscularly (into a muscle.)
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
- Headache
- Chills
- Light-headedness
- Flushing
- Itching
- Change in blood pressure
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Muscle Pain
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest tightness/pain
- Redness or pain at the site where it is going into the body
- Fever
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
