Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Non Specific Human Immunoglobulin
Drug Class
Immune Sera And Immunoglobulins
What is Pentaglobin?
Uses
Immune globulin intravenous (IGIV) is used to manage various immunodeficiency states, such as: Primary immunodeficiency to replace missin...
How It Works
Should be administered intravenously or infused after it is diluted 1-2 times with 5% dextrose injection. For the first infusion, the initial rate should be at 1.0ml/minute (about 20 drops/minute), if there is no adverse reaction for the first 15 minutes, the infusion rate can be increased, however, the rate should not exceed 3.0ml/minute (about 60 drops/minute).
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
200 to 400 mg/kg — As recommended.
Once in a Month or As Required
2
Child · IM
100 to 200 mg — As recommended.
Once in a Month or As Required. Under 1 year or less children
Safety Alerts
Anaphylactic or severe systemic response to immune globulin or any records of other severe allergic reactions, selective lgA deficiencies, anti-lgA antibody
Important Warnings
History of typical reactions to blood or blood products, risk factors for thrombotic events or acute renal failure
Monitor for adverse reactions and anaphylactoid reactions during infusion
These reactions are often related to the infusion rate and individual difference
Reactions are often mild and occur in one hour after the infusion, it is recommended that general conditions and vital signs of the patients should be monitored periodically during the course of the infusion, the infusion should be slowed down or interrupted it necessary
Side Effects
Injection site reactionsheadachepalpitationand nausea diarrhoeachillsfeverdizzinessarthralgiamyalgiaallergic reactionsanaphylactic reactions.Rare: hypotension and thromboembolic events.
Drug Interactions
Hydantoins
e.g. Phenytoin
Virus vaccines
Live/measles
mumps
rubella vaccines
inactivated vaccines e.g. DPI
Hib
Storage
Inj Store in refrigerator. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 14,990
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