Rh0 [D] Immune Globulin injection

What is this medication?

RhO [D] IMMUNE GLOBULIN (i MYOON GLOB yoo lin) is used to treat idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). This medicine is used in RhO negative mothers who are pregnant with a RhO positive child. It is also used after a transfusion of RhO positive blood into a RhO negative person.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): BayRho-D, HyperRHO S/D, MICRhoGAM, RhoGAM, Rhophylac, WinRho SDF

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

•bleeding disorders

•low levels of immunoglobulin A in the body

•no spleen

•an unusual or allergic reaction to human immune globulin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

•pregnant or trying to get pregnant

•breast-feeding

How should I use this medication?

This medicine is for injection into a muscle or into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. This medicine is not approved for use in children.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment.

What may interact with this medication?

•live virus vaccines, like measles, mumps, or rubella

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

This medicine is made from human blood. It may be possible to pass an infection in this medicine. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medicine.

This medicine may interfere with live virus vaccines. Before you get live virus vaccines tell your health care professional if you have received this medicine within the past 3 months.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

•allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

•breathing problems

•chest pain or tightness

•yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

•fever

•pain and tenderness at site where injected

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.