Review the side-effects of Immune Globulin Intravenous as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - High or low blood pressure, heart arrest and blood clotting events.
Central Nervous System - Weakness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, sleeplessness, coma, loss of consciousness, seizures and tremor.
Skin - Skin inflammation, redness, increased sweating, flushing, blisters, itching, bruising, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and hives.
Eye and ENT - Ear pain, nosebleed, nose congestion, cold, runny nose and sore throat.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, stomach discomfort and vomiting.
Genitourinary - Acute kidney failure and acute tubular necrosis.
Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Liver - Liver dysfunction.
Metabolic - Increased BUN.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain, joint pain, back pain, leg cramps, limb pain, neck pain and rigors.
Respiratory - Acute respiratory distress syndrome, shortness of breath, asthma, lung inflammation, bluish, difficulty in breathing, increased cough, lung swelling, sinus inflammation, upper respiratory tract infection and wheezing.
Miscellaneous - Accidental injury, chills, fever, pain, pain in extremities and tightness in chest.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - High or low blood pressure, heart arrest and blood clotting events.
Central Nervous System - Weakness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, sleeplessness, coma, loss of consciousness, seizures and tremor.
Skin - Skin inflammation, redness, increased sweating, flushing, blisters, itching, bruising, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and hives.
Eye and ENT - Ear pain, nosebleed, nose congestion, cold, runny nose and sore throat.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, stomach discomfort and vomiting.
Genitourinary - Acute kidney failure and acute tubular necrosis.
Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Liver - Liver dysfunction.
Metabolic - Increased BUN.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain, joint pain, back pain, leg cramps, limb pain, neck pain and rigors.
Respiratory - Acute respiratory distress syndrome, shortness of breath, asthma, lung inflammation, bluish, difficulty in breathing, increased cough, lung swelling, sinus inflammation, upper respiratory tract infection and wheezing.
Miscellaneous - Accidental injury, chills, fever, pain, pain in extremities and tightness in chest.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Immune Globulin Intravenous
Immune Globulin Intravenous(Carimune NF) generic is a blood product administered intravenously, prescribed for primary immunodeficiency. GIV boosts the body's natural response in patients with compromised immune systems.Trade Names for Immune Globulin Intravenous
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