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Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous

Latest prescription information about Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous
Pronunciation : Vac-SIN-ee-a im-yoon GLOB-u-lin IN-tra-ve-nas
Trade Name(s): 
International- VIGIV.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is the only known antidote to the complications of vaccination, prescribed for accidental implantation, eczema vaccinatum, generalized vaccinia, and progressive vaccinia.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Contraindicated for use in the presence of isolated vaccinia keratitis.


When it is to be taken : 
IV- The recommended dose is 6000 U/kg.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects : 
Most Common - Headache, nausea, dizziness, feeling hot, feeling cold and rigors.
Respiratory - Bluish, low blood oxygen pressure, pulmonary edema, dyspnea, bronchospasm.
Heart - Thromboembolism, low blood pressure.
Central Nervous System - Seizures, tremor.
Blood - Hemolysis, positive direct antiglobulin (Coombs) test.
Body as a Whole - Fever, rigors.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain.
Gastrointestinal - Hepatic dysfunction, abdominal pain.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store at (2 to 8°C).

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