Given to a pregnant woman whose blood type is Rho(D) negative to keep the baby's blood from interacting with the mother's. Also treats a blood cell disorder called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
Brand Names:
Rhogam, Bayrho-D, Bayrho-D Full Dose, Micrhogam Ultra-Filtered, Winrho SDF
Contraindications:
You should not receive Rho(D) immune globulin if you have had an allergic reaction to immune globulin
Uses:
Injectable
An intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us) or IV injection is given through a tube put in one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist, hand, or sometimes in your chest.
An intramuscular (in-tra-MUS-kyoo-ler) or IM injection is a shot given in the muscle of your upper arm or thigh.
A nurse or other caregiver trained to give injections will give your treatment.
If a dose is missed:
It is very important that you receive this medicine on a schedule if you are using the medicine during pregnancy. If you are unable to keep an appointment for your injection, call your doctor or caregiver for instructions.
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
Wait at least 3 months after you receive this medicine before you have any type of vaccine, including flu shots.
Warnings:
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have immune system disorders.
If you are receiving this medicine to treat ITP, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
