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Generic Name : Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous
Pronunciation : Vac-SIN-ee-a im-yoon GLOB-u-lin IN-tra-ve-nas
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International- VIGIV. 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):
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. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store at (2 to 8°C). |
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