Uses of Human Normal Immunoglobulin

Human Normal Immunoglobin is used to treat:

• Primary immune thrombocytopenia (immune disorder causing low platelet counts in blood)
• Guillain-Barré syndrome (inflammation of the nerves)
• Kawasaki disease (inflammation of the blood vessel throughout the body)
• Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and multifocal motor neuropathy (inflammation of the peripheral nerves that causes muscle weakness and/or numbness mainly in the legs and arms)

It can also be used to improve immunity against various infections (like hepatitis A and B, measles, mumps, poliomyelitis) in patients who have a poor immune system.

Therapeutic Category

Human normal immunoglobin: Immunoglobins

How Human Normal Immunoglobulin works

Human Normal Immunoglobulin contains antibodies (IgG) derived from the blood of healthy donors. Following administration, it supports our immune system by supplementing our body with sufficient antibodies that are required to fight against various infections. It can also modulate the functions of the immune system in case of autoimmune disorders.

Common side effects of Human Normal Immunoglobulin

• headache
• back pain, joint pain, muscle pain, neck pain
• fever, flu-like symptoms (runny nose, sore throat)
• sores or blisters in the mouth and throat
• throat tightness
• anaemia (severe tiredness or weakness with pale skin)
• dizziness or spinning sensation
• hot flushes
• changes in blood pressure
• stomach pain, diarrhoea
• skin rash with redness
• tiredness, weakness

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• signs of a brain infection called aseptic meningitis syndrome (such as nausea, vomiting, severe headache, neck stiffness, drowsiness, fever, fear to look lights (photophobia))
• signs of blood clots (such as pain, swelling and unusual warmth of the hands and legs, sudden shortness of breath with chest pain, worsening on deep breathing, numbness, or weakness on one side, difficulty in speaking or confusion)
• signs of allergic reactions (such as sudden fall in blood pressure or shock, dizziness, light-headedness, feeling faint while standing, cold hands and feet, abnormal heartbeat, chest pain, or blurred vision)
• signs of acute lung injury (such as build-up of fluid in the lungs, severe difficulty in breathing, bluish discoloration of the skin, abnormally low level of oxygen in the blood, and decrease in blood pressure with fever)
• headache, chills, flushing, muscle pain, lower back pain, wheezing, rapid heartbeat, nausea, or low blood pressure

Health Tips for Human Normal Immunoglobulin

• Human Normal Immunoglobin should be used under careful medical supervision. Strictly follow the doctor's instructions while taking this medicine
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Human Normal Immunoglobin as it could lead to unwanted side effects
• Do not receive Human Normal Immunoglobin if you are allergic to immunoglobulins or if you are deficient in a type of immunoglobulin called IgA. You must also inform your doctor if you have any untreated infections or any problems with your blood vessels
• Before receiving Human Normal Immunoglobin inform your doctor if you have diabetes or any kidney, or heart problems or if you are severely dehydrated as a precaution
• Human Normal Immunoglobin should be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the physician