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.
Other Precautions : * Avoid excess dosage.
