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GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune Globulin Infusion (Human)] 10%

Indication

GAMMAGARD LIQUID is used to treat patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PI). There are many forms of PI. The most common types of PI result in an inability to make a very important type of protein called antibodies, which help the body fight off infections from bacteria or viruses. GAMMAGARD LIQUID is made from human plasma that is donated by healthy people. GAMMAGARD LIQUID contains antibodies collected from these healthy people that replace the missing antibodies in PI patients.

Detailed Important Risk Information for Patients

Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

GAMMAGARD LIQUID can cause the following serious reactions:

Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of poor kidney function or kidney failure. If so, GAMMAGARD LIQUID should be administered at the slowest intravenous infusion rate as determined by your healthcare provider.

Contact your healthcare provider or call emergency services immediately if you have reduced urination, sudden weight gain, or swelling in your legs. These could be signs of a kidney problem.

Do not use GAMMAGARD LIQUID if you have a known history of a severe allergic reaction to immune globulin or other blood products. If you have such a history, discuss this with your healthcare provider to determine if GAMMAGARD LIQUID can be given to you. Tell your healthcare provider if you have a condition called selective (or severe) immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency.

If any of the following problems occur after starting treatment with GAMMAGARD LIQUID, stop the infusion immediately and contact your healthcare provider or call emergency services. These could be signs of a serious problem.

These are not all of the possible side effects with GAMMAGARD LIQUID. You can ask your healthcare provider for physician’s information leaflet.

GAMMAGARD LIQUID is made from human plasma. It may carry a risk of transmitting viruses.

The following one or more possible reactions may occur at the site of infusion. These generally go away within a few hours, and are less likely after the first few infusions.

  • Mild or moderate pain
  • Swelling
  • Itching
  • Redness
  • Bruising
  • Warmth

During the infusion of GAMMAGARD LIQUID, look out for the first signs of the following common side effects:

  • Headache
  • Migraine
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Itching
  • Rash/Hives
  • Cough
  • Chills/Shaking chills
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea/Vomiting
  • Faster Heart Rate
  • Upper Abdominal Pain
  • Increased Blood Pressure

Whenever giving yourself treatments at home, you should have another responsible person present to help treat side effects or get help should a serious adverse reaction occur. Ask your healthcare provider whether you should have rescue medications, such as antihistamines or epinephrine.

Please see the Full Prescribing Information for GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune Globulin Infusion (Human)] 10% for full prescribing details.

References

  1. GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune Globulin Infusion (Human)] 10% [package insert]. Westlake Village, CA. Baxter International Inc.; July 2011.