Hizentra

Hizentra is used to build up the body's weak immune system to fight infections. It is an immune globulin drug made from human plasma that is made up of antibodies to help the body fight and protect itself from infections caused by diseases. Hizentra is also used to treat various primary immunodeficiency (PI) which includes Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, the humoral immune defect in congenital agammaglobulinemia, X-linked agammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency, and severe combined immunodeficiencies.

• Hizentra
• Gammaplex 5%
• Gammaplex 10%
• Gammagard S/D (IgA less than 1 mcg/mL)
• Flebogamma 5% DIF
• Gamastan
• GamaSTAN S/D
• Flebogamma 10% DIF
• Cuvitru
• Cutaquig
• Bivigam
• Octagam
• Asceniv
• Octagam 5%
• Octagam 10%

• Alyglo
• Asceniv
• BabyBIG
• Bivigam
• Carimune NF
• CNJ-016
• Cutaquig
• Cuvitru
• Cytogam
• Flebogamma
• Flebogamma DIF
• GamaSTAN
• GamaSTAN S/D
• Gammagard
• Gammagard S/D
• Gammagard S/D Less IgA
• Gammaked
• Gammaplex
• Gamunex
• Gamunex-C
• HepaGam B
• Hizentra
• HyperHEP B
• HyperRAB
• HyperRAB S/D
• HyperRHO S/D
• HyperTET
• Imogam Rabies-HT
• Kedrab
• MICRhoGAM Ultra-Filtered Plus
• Nabi-HB
• Octagam
• Panzyga
• Privigen
• RhoGAM Ultra-Filtered Plus
• Rhophylac
• Varizig
• WinRho SDF
• Xembify

• Injectable

• By injection

Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin, into a muscle, or into a vein.

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

Allow Gammagard Liquid, Gammaked„¢, or Gamunex®-C to reach room temperature before using it.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

Store Hizentra® at room temperature, away from heat and moisture, for up to 30 months. Keep from freezing. Protect the product from direct light. Keep the medicine in its original package until you are ready to use it

Store Gamunex®-C in its original container and in the refrigerator, but do not freeze it.

Store Cuvitru® at room temperature, away from heat and moisture, for up to 24 months or in the refrigerator for up to 36 months. Do not freeze. Do not shake. Protect the product from direct light. Keep the medicine in its original package until you are ready to use it.

You may store Gammagard Liquid or Gammaked„¢ in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Store it in the original container. Do not freeze. Talk with your pharmacist if you have questions about storage of this product.

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to human immune globulin, or if you have hyperprolinemia (too much proline in the blood), fructose or sucrose intolerance, or an immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibodies against IgA.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart disease, anemia, blood clotting problems, diabetes, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), protein problems (including paraproteinemia or hyperproteinemia), any type of infection, problems with your immune system, or a history of heart attack or stroke. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to corn or latex or if you are having a surgery that requires inactivity for a long time.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Kidney problemsIncreased risk of blood clots in your heart, lungs, or brainAseptic meningitis syndrome (AMS)Bleeding problems (including hemolysis or hemolytic anemia)High blood pressureLung problems, including transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)

This medicine is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Fever higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 degrees Celsius)

Lightheadedness, dizziness

Pain in your lower leg (calf), numbness or weakness in your arm or leg or on one side of your body

Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

Severe back, stomach, chest, or side pain

Stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever, eye pain, eye sensitivity to light

Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Yellow skin or eyes

Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Dark, red, or brown urine

This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines. You should not get a live virus vaccine for 3 to 6 months after receiving this medicine.

This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted viruses, although the risk is low. Human donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor about this risk if you are concerned.

Some medicines can affect how immune globulin works. Tell your doctor if you are using estrogen, heparin, or any medicine that may affect your kidneys.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Blue lips or fingernails, trouble breathing
• Change in how much or how often you urinate
• Chills, cough, sore throat, nausea, vomiting during the infusion
• Severe back, stomach, chest, or side pain
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
• Muscle or bone pain
• Dark, red, or brown urine
• Lightheadedness, dizziness
• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
• Confusion, weakness, muscle twitching
• Fever higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 degrees Celsius)
• Pain in your lower leg (calf), numbness or weakness in your arm or leg or on one side of your body
• Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
• Yellow skin or eyes
• Stiff neck, headache, fever, eye pain, eye sensitivity to light
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Pain, itching, burning, redness, swelling, warmth, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed or shot is given
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Diarrhea, stomach pain or upset
• Pain, itching, burning, redness, swelling, warmth, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed or shot is given