What is Rhogam Ultra-Filtered Plus?
Rhogam The Ultra-Filtered Plus is a sterile solution made of human blood. Most people (Rh positives) have Rh in their blood, but others (Rh negatives) do not. Rh-negative people can be exposed by a mismatched blood transfusion or when the baby is born with the opposite blood type. This exposure will cause the Rh-negative blood to produce antibodies that try to destroy Rh-positive blood cells. It can lead to medical complications such as low red blood cells, kidney failure, or shock.rhogam Ultra Filtered Plus is used in order to prevent an allergic reaction to Rh-positive blood among people who have an Rh-negative blood group. This medicine can also be used to treat immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).rhogam Ultra-Filtered Plus may be used in other ways not mentioned in this medication guide.
Side effects of Rhogam Ultra Filtered Plus
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: skin rash, hives, feeling lightheaded, chest pain, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat.
Rhogam can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Backache; chills and shaking; unusual weakness or red urine.
- Dark urine, pale or yellowed skin;
- Rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat, confusion, feeling of shortness of breath
- Signs of kidney failure include swelling, little or no urination, and rapid weight gain.
- Signs of a blood clot include sudden numbness, weakness or slurred words, difficulty with vision, balance, or chest pain. Other symptoms are coughing and swelling in the legs with redness.
Some of the common side effects associated with rhogam Ultra Filtered Plus include:
- Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain;
- Headache, dizziness;
- Weakness, drowsiness, or a general feeling of ill-feeling;
- Joint or muscular pain
- Flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly sensation);
- Itching on the skin or mild
- Increased sweating
- Pain or tenderness at the injection site.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Contacting the FDA directly in regards to possible adverse events can be done at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
If you have hemolytic anemia, you should not take rhogam.RHO(D), an immune globulin, can cause a breakdown of red cells. This can cause life-threatening blood or organ failure.If any of these symptoms arise, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Fever, chills, or back pain Pale skin or red urine. Feeling short of breath.
Before you take this drug
If any of the following apply to you:
- Immune globulin A deficiency (iga), with antibodies to iga
- Hemolytic anemia occurs when there are not enough red blood cells.
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that rhogam Ultra Filtered Plus is right for you:
- Anemia history;
- Heart diseases, or a family history of coronary arterial disease;
- A bleeding disorder, such as hemophilia;
- High triglycerides
- Kidney disease
- Diabetes.
Rhogam Ultra-Filtered Plus is commonly used during and following pregnancy. This medicine has not been proven to harm a baby while pregnant or breastfeeding.Tell your doctor that you plan to get pregnant if this medication is prescribed to treat an incorrect blood transfusion.You must inform your doctor if you are Rh-negative or if you've ever received Rh-positive blood during your lifetime. This can include exposure through a mismatched transfusion or even exposure during your first pregnancy. It is important that you tell your doctor about any exposure to Rh-positive blood in the past. This includes mismatched transfusions or even exposure during your first pregnancy.rhogam Ultra-Filtered Plus is made of human plasma, which can contain viruses and infectious agents. The plasma donated is treated and tested to reduce the possibility of containing infectious agents. However, there is still some risk that it may transmit disease. Speak to your doctor about any risks or benefits associated with using this medication.
How to take Rhogam Ultra-Filtered Plus?
Rhogam Ultra-Filtered Plus is injected directly into a muscle or vein. This injection will be given in a hospital or clinic setting.After receiving immune globulin, your vital signs, such as breathing, oxygen levels, blood pressure, and other vital indicators, will be closely monitored. You may need to have your urine tested every 2 to 3 hours for at least eight hours.rhogam Ultra Filtered Plus can be given to pregnant women at regular intervals in the second half of pregnancy and after delivery.The medicine is administered when the symptoms of an allergic reaction (when the body begins to produce Rh antibodies) appear.Make sure that this medication is actually helping. Regular blood tests will give an idea of its efficacy.Your doctor will determine the length of treatment based on your blood tests, even if you don't notice any changes in your symptoms.rhogam Ultra Filtered Plus can produce false results when used with certain lab tests to measure glucose in the blood. Inform any doctor that treats you about the use of this medication.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you missed your appointment to receive your rhogam® Ultra-Filtered® Plus, call your doctor and ask for instructions.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
After treatment with rhogam Ultra Filtered Plus, do not receive any "live" vaccines for at least three months. During this period, the vaccine may not be as effective, and you may not be fully protected from disease. Live vaccines are available for measles (MMR), rubella, mumps (MMR), yellow fever, typhoid (typhoid), varicella, chickenpox, zoster, and influenza (nasal flu).
Interaction with other drug
RHO(D) immunoglobulin may interact with other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines you are taking and those you plan to take.
