Pentaglobin 2.5gm injection 1 Vialx50ml
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
It is indicated in treatment of infections - especially septic processes (body’s response to an infection caused by bacteria injures tissues and organs) caused by gram positive or gram negative bacteria or their toxins caused with the simultaneous use of antibiotics. It is also used as an immunoglobulin substitute in immunosuppressed patients (patients with suppressed immune systems) and severe secondary antibody deficiency syndrome.
Nausea, diarrhea (watery stools), fever, chills, headache, dizziness, arthralgia (joint pain), myalgia (muscle pain), muscle spasm, lower back pain, allergic reactions, injection site reactions, anaphylactic reactions (serious allergic reactions), thromboembolic (formation of clot in vessels that may plug the other vessels) events are some of its side effects. Hypotension (low blood pressure), aseptic meningitis (something other than bacteria causes inflammation of meninges), acute renal (kidney) failure are some of its rare side effects.
Pregnancy
This medication should only be used in pregnancy when clearly needed. Consult your doctor before the use of this medication.
Lactation
Effect of this medicine is not determined in lactating females. Therefore, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Precautions
Patients should give a complete history of typical reactions of blood or blood products. There is a risk of thrombotic events or acute renal failure. Monitor for adverse reactions and anaphylactic reactions (immediate systemic reactions) during infusion.
It is contraindicated in patients with selective IgA (antibody that plays a role in the immune function of the mucous membrane) deficiencies and anti- IgA antibodies.
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