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Palivizumab (Injection)
Prevents serious lung infections caused by RSV in babies born prematurely or those who have lung problems
Brand Names:
Synagis
Contraindications:
Your child should not receive this medicine if he or she has had an allergic reaction to palivizumab
Uses:
Injectable
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Your child's doctor will prescribe the exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of the muscles.
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A nurse or other caregiver trained to give injections will give your child the shots.
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This medicine is usually given once a month during the time of year that RSV is most common.
If a dose is missed:
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Your child needs to receive these shots on a fixed schedule. If you must cancel an appointment, reschedule it as soon as possible.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
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Make sure your doctor knows if your child has any blood disorders or bleeding problems.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
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Redness or swelling where the shot was given
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Runny or stuffy nose
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Skin rash
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Vomiting, diarrhea
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