Rhogam 50mcg Injection
Manufacturer
JNTL Consumer Health (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Salt Composition
Anti Rh D Immunoglobulin (50mcg)
Key Information
Short Description
Rhogam 50mcg Injection is used to prevent infections by preventing antibodies from forming after a person with Rh-negative blood receives a transfusion with Rh-positive blood, or during pregnancy when a mother has Rh-negative blood and the baby is Rh-positive.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Rhogam 50mcg Injection is indicated to prevent infections. It prevents antibodies from forming after a person with Rh-negative blood receives a transfusion with Rh-positive blood, or during pregnancy when a mother has Rh-negative blood and the baby is Rh-positive.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rhogam 50mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Rhogam 50mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Rhogam 50mcg 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.
How it works
Anti-Rh D immunoglobulin belongs to class of drugs called immunoglobulin. It removes or nullifies any fetal rhesus-D positive red blood cells that enter the rhesus-D negative maternal blood stream during childbirth, abortion, or any accident or intervention during pregnancy which might lead to bleeding across the placenta.
Frequently asked questions
What does anti-D antibody mean?
If you're RhD negative, your blood will be tested for the antibodies (known as anti-D antibodies) that destroy RhD positive red blood cells. If these antibodies are detected in your blood during pregnancy, there's a risk of Rhesus disease affecting your unborn baby.
Why do I need Rhogam 50mcg Injection?
Rhogam 50mcg Injection is required to prevent Rh incompatibility, also known as Rhesus disease. This injection can help avoid sensitization in women who are RhD negative and have been exposed to RhD positive blood. Sensitization refers to the immune system's response to RhD positive blood, which may lead to complications during future pregnancies.
How is Rhogam 50mcg Injection administered?
Rhogam 50mcg Injection should be administered only under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and not self-administered. It's given via intramuscular injection, typically in the upper arm. Always follow your doctor's instructions carefully to ensure optimal benefits from Rhogam 50mcg Injection.
When is Rhogam 50mcg Injection given?
Rhogam 50mcg Injection will be administered as an injection at 28 weeks of pregnancy and within 72 hours after birth if your baby is Rh D positive. Consult with your healthcare provider for guidance before receiving the injection.
