Human Normal Immunoglobulin (5gm)
Globucel Solution for Infusion has been shown to be effective in preventing infections in bone marrow transplant patients more than 20 years of age in the first 100 days post-transplant. It is used in the treatment of patients where antibody-forming capacity is severely impaired thereby subjecting them to a greater risk of infections. Globucel Solution for Infusion gives you antibodies that your body is not making on its own so you can fight infections. Both children and adults can have this therapy. It is administered as an injection. Your doctor will monitor you for some time after the administration of Globucel Solution for Infusion to check for any side effects.Globucel Solution for Infusion may sometimes cause side effects like jnjection site reactions such as swelling, redness, pain, induration, itching, bruising, and rash and flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), . If you get any of these, or other side effects, or just feel unwell, you should tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with blood clotting and if you have recently had, or plan to have, a vaccination. It is not known whether this medicine is completely safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Globucel
100 ml Solution for Infusion
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Immune globulin belongs to class of agents called immunostimulants. It works by restoring abnormally low immunoglobulin G levels to the normal range to fight against infectious agents.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Globucel Solution for Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Globucel Solution for Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Globucel Solution for Infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Globucel Solution for Infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may experience side effects (for example dizziness or nausea) during Globucel Solution for Infusion that might affect the ability to drive.
Globucel Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Globucel Solution for Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Globucel Solution for Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Globucel Solution for Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Globucel Solution for Infusion can reduce the efficiency of some vaccines (like measles/mumps/rubella or chickenpox vaccines). So, inform your doctor that you are on Globucel Solution for Infusion before you get any vaccines. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. Patients should be adequately hydrated before administration of
Globucel Solution for Infusion.
No, this only means that you are responding well to the treatment. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting the doctor. If you stop the medication before completing the treatment then you would be putting yourself at risk as your body would no longer be able to fight infections. However, in case of doubt, you should always talk to your doctor.
Your symptoms may take 3-4 weeks to improve. This duration can vary depending on the disease you have and the way you respond to the treatment. If you are not sure, consult your doctor.
Yes, Globucel Solution for Infusion can cause kidney damage but not in everyone. Patients having a pre-existing kidney problem, diabetes and hypovolemia (a decrease in the volume of circulating blood) are at risk of developing kidney failure. Additionally, patients who are overweight, over 65 years of age and who are using medicines that can cause kidney damage are also at risk of developing kidney failure. Also, Globucel Solution for Infusion which has sucrose, fructose or maltose as an ingredient in it is more likely to cause kidney damage.
No, Globucel Solution for Infusion does not cause hair loss. If you experience hair loss, it might be due to some other underlying problem. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
