Immune globulin for intravenous useIImmune globulin for intravenous useImmune globulin for intravenous useEnglishPharmacyNANACardiovascular systemDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2011-03-04T05:00:00Z8.9000000000000055.8000000000000640.000000000000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p>Your child needs to take the medicine called immune globulin. This information sheet explains what immune globulin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p><p>Your child needs to take the medicine called immune globulin (say: ih-MUNE GLOB-yoo-lin). This information sheet explains what immune globulin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. </p><h2>Before giving immune globulin to your child</h2> <p>Tell your child's doctor if your child has:</p> <ul><li>an allergy to immune globulin products</li></ul> <h3>Talk with your child's doctor or pharmacist if your child has any of the following conditions. </h3> <p>Precautions may need to be taken with this medicine if your child has: </p> <ul><li>a history of blood clotting problems</li> <li>diabetes mellitus</li> <li>heart problems</li> <li>kidney problems</li> <li>immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency</li></ul><h2>How will your child get immune globulin?</h2> <p>A nurse will inject immune globulin from a needle into your child's vein. Usually your child will get this medicine in the hospital clinic or in the nursing unit. </p><h2>What are the possible side effects of immune globulin?</h2> <p>Your child may have some of these side effects while they are getting immune globulin. Call the nurse if your child has any of these signs or symptoms: </p> <ul><li>headache</li> <li>muscle aches</li> <li>trouble breathing, shortness of breath</li> <li>blue lips and fingernails</li> <li>swelling of the legs and ankles</li> <li>swelling of the eyes, face, ears</li> <li>hives (raised, red, itchy areas on the skin)</li></ul> <h3>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. </h3> <p>Tell the nurse or doctor right away if your child has any of these side effects. If you are no longer at the hospital, call the doctor right away if your child has: </p> <ul><li>stiff neck</li> <li>fever, chills</li> <li>severe headache</li> <li>severe nausea and vomiting</li> <li>painful eye movements</li> <li>eyes sensitive to light</li> <li>drowsiness</li> <li>red or dark brown urine</li></ul><h2>What safety measures should you take when your child is using immune globulin?</h2> <p>Keep all appointments at the clinic or doctor's office so that your doctor can check your child's response to immune globulin. The doctor may order blood tests to check your child's kidneys. </p> <p>Your child may not get the full benefit from certain immunizations (vaccinations or shots) for up to 11 months after they have had immune globulin. Ask your doctor how long your child should wait before getting these immunizations: </p> <ul><li>measles, alone or as MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)</li> <li>varicella (chickenpox)</li></ul> <p>Tell your doctor if your child has had any of the above immunizations in the last 14 days before getting immune globulin.</p><h2>What other important information should you know about immune globulin?</h2><ul><li>Keep a list of all medications your child is on and show the list to the doctor or pharmacist.<br></li></ul>
Immunoglobuline par intraveineuseIImmunoglobuline par intraveineuseImmune Globulin for Intravenous UseFrenchPharmacyNANACardiovascular systemDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2011-03-04T05:00:00Z57.00000000000009.00000000000000668.000000000000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p>Votre enfant doit prendre le médicament appelé immunoglobuline. Apprenez-en davantage sur l'immunoglobuline, la façon de l'administrer et ses effets indésirables possibles.</p><p>Votre enfant doit prendre un médicament appelé immunoglobuline . Cette fiche de renseignements explique ce que fait l'immunoglobuline, comment l'administrer et quels sont les effets indésirables ou les problèmes que votre enfant pourrait avoir quand il prend ce médicament. </p><h2>Avant de donner ce médicament à votre enfant</h2> <p>Avisez le médecin si votre enfant est : </p> <ul><li>allergique aux produits immunoglobulines</li></ul> <h3>Parlez au médecin ou au pharmacien si votre enfant est atteint d'une des maladies suivantes. </h3> <p>On pourrait devoir prendre des précautions avec ce médicament si votre enfant a : </p> <ul><li>des antécédents de problèmes de coagulation sanguine</li> <li>un diabète sucré</li> <li>des problèmes cardiaques</li> <li>des problèmes rénaux</li> <li>une insuffisance en immunoglobuline A (IgA)</li></ul><h2>Comment administrer ce médicament à votre enfant?</h2> <p>Un membre du personnel infirmier injectera l'immunoglobuline par intraveineuse à votre enfant. En général, votre enfant recevra ce médicament à l'hôpital ou dans une unité de soins. </p><h2>Quels sont les effets indésirables possibles de ce médicament?</h2> <p>Il est possible que votre enfant ressente des effets indésirables à la suite de l'injection d'immunoglobuline. Appelez un membre du personnel infirmier si votre enfant présente un ou plusieurs des signes ou symptômes suivants : </p> <ul><li>mal de tête</li> <li>douleurs musculaires</li> <li>difficulté à respirer, essoufflement</li> <li>lèvres et ongles bleutés</li> <li>gonflement des jambes et des chevilles</li> <li>gonflement des yeux, du visage et des oreilles</li> <li>urticaire (zones de la peau boursouflées, rouges et qui démangent)</li></ul> <h3>La plupart des effets indésirables suivants ne sont pas courants, mais ils peuvent témoigner d'un problème grave. </h3> <p>Avisez un membre du personnel infirmier ou un médecin immédiatement si votre enfant présente un ou plusieurs des effets indésirables suivants. Si vous n'êtes plus à l'hôpital, téléphonez au médecin immédiatement si votre enfant a : </p> <ul><li>une raideur au cou</li> <li>de la fièvre, des frissons</li> <li>d'importants maux de tête</li> <li>des nausées ou des vomissements graves</li> <li>le mouvement des yeux est douloureux</li> <li>les yeux sensibles à la lumière</li> <li>de la somnolence</li> <li>une urine rouge ou brun foncé</li></ul><h2>Quelles mesures de sécurité doit-on prendre quand votre enfant prend ce médicament?</h2> <p>Respecter tous les rendez-vous à la clinique ou au bureau du médecin pour que celui-ci puisse vérifier la réaction de votre enfant à l'immunoglobuline. Il se peut que le médecin demande des analyses sanguines afin de vérifier les reins de votre enfant. </p> <p>Il est possible que votre enfant ne puisse bénéficier de certaines immunisations (vaccinations ou injections) jusqu'à 11 mois après l'injection d'immunoglobuline. Demandez à votre médecin la durée que doit attendre votre enfant avant de recevoir les immunisations suivantes : </p> <ul><li>rougeole, seule ou combinée (rougeole, oreillons et rubéole)</li> <li>varicelle</li></ul> <p>Avisez le médecin si votre enfant a reçu une des immunisations ci-dessus au cours des derniers 14 jours précédant l'injection d'immunoglobuline.</p><h2>Quels sont les autres renseignements importants à savoir?</h2><ul><li>Gardez une liste de tous les médicaments de votre enfant et montrez-la au médecin ou au pharmacien.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start" aria-hidden="true"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end" aria-hidden="true"></span><br></li></ul>

 

 

 

 

Immune globulin for intravenous use157.000000000000Immune globulin for intravenous useImmune globulin for intravenous useIEnglishPharmacyNANACardiovascular systemDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2011-03-04T05:00:00Z8.9000000000000055.8000000000000640.000000000000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p>Your child needs to take the medicine called immune globulin. This information sheet explains what immune globulin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p><p>Your child needs to take the medicine called immune globulin (say: ih-MUNE GLOB-yoo-lin). This information sheet explains what immune globulin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. </p><h2>What is immune globulin?</h2> <p>Immune globulin is a blood product that contains antibodies.</p> <p>Immune globulin will help your child's immune system prevent and fight infections. It may also be used to treat other diseases, such as Kawasaki disease, immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), Guillain Barr syndrome, and multiple sclerosis. Your child's doctor will discuss the benefits and risks of immune globulin with you. </p> <p>You may hear immune globulin called IVIG, IGIV, gamma globulin, Gamimune, or Iveegam. Immune globulin comes in an injection form. </p><h2>Before giving immune globulin to your child</h2> <p>Tell your child's doctor if your child has:</p> <ul><li>an allergy to immune globulin products</li></ul> <h3>Talk with your child's doctor or pharmacist if your child has any of the following conditions. </h3> <p>Precautions may need to be taken with this medicine if your child has: </p> <ul><li>a history of blood clotting problems</li> <li>diabetes mellitus</li> <li>heart problems</li> <li>kidney problems</li> <li>immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency</li></ul><h2>How will your child get immune globulin?</h2> <p>A nurse will inject immune globulin from a needle into your child's vein. Usually your child will get this medicine in the hospital clinic or in the nursing unit. </p><h2>What are the possible side effects of immune globulin?</h2> <p>Your child may have some of these side effects while they are getting immune globulin. Call the nurse if your child has any of these signs or symptoms: </p> <ul><li>headache</li> <li>muscle aches</li> <li>trouble breathing, shortness of breath</li> <li>blue lips and fingernails</li> <li>swelling of the legs and ankles</li> <li>swelling of the eyes, face, ears</li> <li>hives (raised, red, itchy areas on the skin)</li></ul> <h3>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. </h3> <p>Tell the nurse or doctor right away if your child has any of these side effects. If you are no longer at the hospital, call the doctor right away if your child has: </p> <ul><li>stiff neck</li> <li>fever, chills</li> <li>severe headache</li> <li>severe nausea and vomiting</li> <li>painful eye movements</li> <li>eyes sensitive to light</li> <li>drowsiness</li> <li>red or dark brown urine</li></ul><h2>What safety measures should you take when your child is using immune globulin?</h2> <p>Keep all appointments at the clinic or doctor's office so that your doctor can check your child's response to immune globulin. The doctor may order blood tests to check your child's kidneys. </p> <p>Your child may not get the full benefit from certain immunizations (vaccinations or shots) for up to 11 months after they have had immune globulin. Ask your doctor how long your child should wait before getting these immunizations: </p> <ul><li>measles, alone or as MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)</li> <li>varicella (chickenpox)</li></ul> <p>Tell your doctor if your child has had any of the above immunizations in the last 14 days before getting immune globulin.</p><h2>What other important information should you know about immune globulin?</h2><ul><li>Keep a list of all medications your child is on and show the list to the doctor or pharmacist.<br></li></ul>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/ICO_DrugA-Z.pngImmune globulin for intravenous useImmune GlobulinFalse