What is immune globulin?
Immune globulin (IG) is a drug of antibody, which is made from the collection of human blood plasma. It is rich in gamma globulin proteins, also known as immunoglobulins or antibodies that help strengthen the body's immune system, which in turn can help prevent many diseases. Harmful bacteria and viruses that contribute to diseases such as hepatitis, measles, tetanus and rubelled are destroyed or neutralized when they come into contact with immune globulin. The drug is available as intravenous (IV) immune globulin (IVIG).
IV immune globulin treatment is commonly administered to premature children, children who are infected with human immunodeficiency virus and those whose bodies are unable to produce enough antibodies. It can help the body fight against inflammatory, autoimmune and infectious diseases such as hepatitis, measles, rabies, rubel, tetanus and wildpox. Although treatment is not guaranteed, it will work 100 percent of time, it can help reduce the harmful effects of the viruss and bacteria. To achieve the best results, it is best for a person to be treated during the first few days of exposure.
Unlike a vaccine that can last for many years, immune globulin remains in the body for only two weeks to three months. The first time the treatment is administered can be administered daily for two to seven days. It can then be administered every three to four weeks as the only treatment. A person who has an autoimmune disease can receive a higher dosage to reduce the symptoms of the disease.
immune globulin is considered safe and does not cause other infections. The blood from which it is taken is tested for various diseases. However, immune globulin may not be suitable for everyone because of its side effects. Anyone who is allergic to medicines; has kidney problems, diabetes or sepsis; is dehydrated; Or is over 65 years of age than this treatment would have been done with your doctorEm. Women who are breastfeeding are pregnant or plan to conceive, it is also recommended to seek the advice of a doctor.
The side effects of immune globulin may include headache, back pain, dermatitis, kidney failure and aseptic meningitis. Other possible side effects include allergic reactions, fever, nausea and difficult breathing. There may also be joint and muscle pain, swelling of the limbs and colored or foaming urine. Instead of injection, it could be gentle and might seem red and swollen for the first few days after treatment.