Gamma Immune Globulin
(GAM-ma I-mune GLOB-u-lin)
Definition | Special instructions | Side effects | Warning signs
What is gamma immune globulin?
This medication is used to supply immune system cells also known as antibodies to the person receiving it to lessen or prevent infections. It is used in a number of different disorders including immunodeficiency syndromes, agammaglobulinemia, and idiopathic thrombocytopenia. 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.
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Special Instructions
- 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.)
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Missed dose
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
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Side effects
Contact your child's doctor if symptoms persist or become bothersome:
- Headache
- Chills
- Light-headedness
- Flushing
- Itching
- Change in blood pressure
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Warning signs
Call your child's doctor immediately if you child develops:
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest tightness
- Redness or pain at the site where it is going into the body
- Fever
Contact Us
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
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PEP 5058 V 12/91
Rev. 9/05, 10/07
