Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin
Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin Information

About Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin

Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin is a sterile liquid freez-dried preparation containing immunoglobulins, mainly immunoglobulin G (IgG), derived from the plasma from selected immunised donors having specific antibodies against hepatitis B surface antigen. Hepatitis B immunoglobulins are used for the passive immunisation of persons expose or possibly exposed to hepititis B virus.

Indications

Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin is primarily indicated in conditions like Prevention of hepatitis B, after exposure.

Contraindication

Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Fever, Chills, Facial flushing, Hypersensitivity.

Warnings

It should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing illnesses, blood disorders or any allergy, including any drug allergy. It should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Pateints should be manitored for serum anti-HBS antibody levels regularly.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.