Pentaglobin Injection

Short Description

Pentaglobin Injection is used to strengthen the body's natural immune system to lower the risk of infection in persons with weakened immune system.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Pentaglobin Injection is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections. It is used to treat certain diseases that are caused due to lack of antibodies in your blood.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pentaglobin Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pentaglobin Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Pregnancy Warning

Pentaglobin Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Immune globulin belongs to class of agents called immunostimulants. It works by restoring abnormally low immunoglobulin G levels to the normal range to fight against infectious agents.

Pentaglobin Injection is used for the treatment of certain diseases that are caused due to lack of antibodies in your blood. It may be injected under the skin or given into a muscle. Your doctor will monitor you for some time after administration of Pentaglobin Injection to check for any side effects. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Pentaglobin Injection affects you. Inform your doctor if you have received any live vaccine (e.g. oral polio MMR) in the last three months.