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GAMMAGARD LIQUID SubQ Administration Side Effects1
Side effects may occur with SubQ treatment.
The most common side effects with SubQ infusions of GAMMAGARD LIQUID, observed in ≥5% of the patients in the clinical trial, are shown below.
Most Common Side Effects1
- infusion site reactions (i.e., mild or moderate pain, swelling, itching, redness, bruising, and/or warmth)
- headache
- fatigue
- increased heart rate
- fever
- upper abdominal pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- asthma
- increased blood pressure
- diarrhea
- ear pain
- canker sores
- migraine
- sore throat
- pain in hands or feet
GAMMAGARD LIQUID can cause serious side effects. If any of the following problems occur after starting GAMMAGARD LIQUID, stop the infusion immediately and contact your healthcare provider or call emergency services:
- Hives, swelling in the mouth or throat, itching, trouble breathing, wheezing, fainting or dizziness. These could be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
- Bad headache with nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, fever, and sensitivity to light. These could be signs of irritation and swelling of the lining around your brain.
- Reduced urination, sudden weight gain, or swelling in your legs. These could be signs of a kidney problem.
- Pain, swelling, warmth, redness, or a lump in your legs or arms. These could be signs of a blood clot.
- Brown or red urine, fast heart rate, yellow skin or eyes. These could be signs of a liver or blood problem.
- Chest pain or trouble breathing, or blue lips or extremities. These could be signs of a serious heart or lung problem.
- Fever over 100°F. This could be a sign of an infection.
Whenever giving yourself treatments at home, you should have another responsible person present to help treat side effects or get help if you have a serious adverse reaction occur. Ask your healthcare provider whether you should have rescue medications available, such as antihistamines or epinephrine.
It's important to talk to your healthcare provider about what to expect with SubQ administration of GAMMAGARD LIQUID treatment. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional can help you prepare for treatment and tell you what can be done to manage possible side effects. Also, resources are available to help you understand your treatment.
Reference: 1. GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune Globulin Infusion (Human)] 10% [Prescribing Information]. Westlake Village, CA: Baxalta US Inc.