What is Winrho SDF?
Winrho SDF, a sterilized blood solution, is 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 transfusion or through pregnancy when the baby is of 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.
Winrho SDF prevents an immune reaction to Rh-positive blood when people with Rh-negative blood types are exposed to it. This medicine can also be used to treat immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).This medication guide does not list all possible uses for winrho SDF.
Side effects of Winrho SDF
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 the face, lips, or throat.
Winrho SDF 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 urinating, 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.
Winrho side effects may include:
- Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain;
- Headache, dizziness;
- Weakness, general feeling of ill-feeling, drowsiness;
- Joint or muscular pain
- Flushing (warmth, redness, or tingling feeling);
- 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. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
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Warnings
If you have hemolytic anemia, you should not take winrho.RHO(D), an immune globulin, can cause a breakdown of red cells. This can cause life-threatening blood or organ failure.If any of the symptoms described here arise, contact your physician immediately. Fever, chills, or back pain Pale skin or red urine. Feeling short of breath.
Take this medication only if you have been prescribed it.
If any of the following apply to you, this medication should not be given:
- Immune globulin A deficiency (iga), with antibodies to iga
- Hemolytic anaemia occurs when there are insufficient red blood cells.
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that winrho SDF will be safe 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.
Winrho SDF can be used before and after pregnancy. It is not known if this medicine can harm a child during pregnancy 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.
Winrho SDF contains human plasma, which can contain viruses and other infectious agents. The plasma donated is treated and tested to reduce the possibility of it being infected, but it is still possible that it could spread disease. Speak to your doctor about any risks or benefits associated with using this medication.
How to take Winrho SDF?
The winrho SDF injection is given into a vein or muscle. This injection will be given in a hospital or clinic setting.After receiving immune globulin, your vital signs, such as breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, will be closely monitored. You may need to have your urine tested every 2 to 3 hours for at least eight hours.
Winrho SDF 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.
You may need to have frequent blood tests to ensure that this medication is helping you. Your doctor will determine the length of treatment with winrho SDF based on your blood tests, even if you don't notice any changes in your symptoms.winrho SDF may cause false positives in certain lab tests that measure glucose levels (sugar). Inform any doctor that treats you about the use of this medication.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you are unable to attend your winrho SDF appointment, call your doctor.
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 winrho SDF, 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
Other drugs, such as vitamins and herbal remedies, may also interact with RHO(D) immunoglobulin. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines you are taking and those you plan to take.
