Gamastan S/D
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Carimune? NF;Flebogamma? DIF;GamaSTANT S/D;Gammagard S/D?;Gammagard? Liquid;GammakedT;Gammaplex?;Gamunex?-C;Hizentra?;Octagam?;Privigen?
Brand Names: Canada:
Gamastan S/D;Gamimune? N;Gammagard Liquid;Gammagard S/D;Hizentra?;IGIVnex?;Privigen?
Uses
- It is used to stop or lower the harshness of other infections in people with a weak immune system.
- It is used to treat idiopathic thrombocytic purpura (ITP).
- It is used treat chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
- It is used to stop or lower the harshness of infection by hepatitis A, measles, chickenpox (varicella), and rubella.
- It is used to treat multifocal muscle neuropathy.
- Immune globulin helps the body fight infection.
- It helps platelets live longer.
- It lowers swelling.
Dosing
How to take
- It is given as a shot into a muscle, vein, or into the fatty part of the skin.
- SubQ:
- It is given as an infusion under the skin over a period of time.
- Your doctor may teach you how to give this drug.
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box and take the box back to your doctor when it is full.
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