Gammaren Solution for Infusion


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Human Normal Immunoglobulin (5gm)
Chemical ClassVaccines
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassVACCINES
Action ClassImmunoglobulin
User Rating4.4
User Reviews506

FAQ

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Does Gammaren Solution for cause hair loss?
No, Gammaren Solution for does not cause hair loss. If you experience hair loss, it might be due to some other underlying problem. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
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Can Gammaren Solution for cause kidney damage?
Yes, Gammaren Solution for can cause kidney damage but not in everyone. Patients having a pre-existing kidney problem, diabetes and hypovolemia (a decrease in the volume of circulating blood) are at risk of developing kidney failure. Additionally, patients who are overweight, over 65 years of age and who are using medicines that can cause kidney damage are also at risk of developing kidney failure. Also, Gammaren Solution for which has sucrose, fructose or maltose as an ingredient in it is more likely to cause kidney damage.
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If I feel fine, does it mean that I can discontinue my treatment with Gammaren Solution for?
No, this only means that you are responding well to the treatment. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting the doctor. If you stop the medication before completing the treatment then you would be putting yourself at risk as your body would no longer be able to fight infections. However, in case of doubt, you should always talk to your doctor.
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What should I keep in mind while taking Gammaren Solution for?
Gammaren Solution for can reduce the efficiency of some vaccines (like measles/mumps/rubella or chickenpox vaccines). So, inform your doctor that you are on Gammaren Solution for before you get any vaccines. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. Patients should be adequately hydrated before administration of
Gammaren Solution for.
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How long will it take for Gammaren Solution for to start working?
Your symptoms may take 3-4 weeks to improve. This duration can vary depending on the disease you have and the way you respond to the treatment. If you are not sure, consult your doctor.
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What if you forget to take Gammaren Solution for?
If you miss a dose of Gammaren Solution for, please consult your doctor.
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Gammaren Solution for Infusion Reviews

Gammaren Solution for is used to strengthen the body's natural immune system to lower the risk of infection in persons with weakened immune system. It is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections.

Gammaren Solution for has been shown to be effective in preventing infections in bone marrow transplant patients more than 20 years of age in the first 100 days post-transplant. It is used in the treatment of patients where antibody-forming capacity is severely impaired thereby subjecting them to a greater risk of infections. Gammaren Solution for gives you antibodies that your body is not making on its own so you can fight infections. Both children and adults can have this therapy. It is administered as an injection. Your doctor will monitor you for some time after the administration of Gammaren Solution for to check for any side effects.

Gammaren Solution for may sometimes cause side effects like jnjection site reactions such as swelling, redness, pain, induration, itching, bruising, and rash and flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), . If you get any of these, or other side effects, or just feel unwell, you should tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with blood clotting and if you have recently had, or plan to have, a vaccination. It is not known whether this medicine is completely safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor.

How Gammaren Solution for Infusion Works

Immune globulin belongs to class of agents called immunostimulants. It works by restoring abnormally low immunoglobulin G levels to the normal range to fight against infectious agents.

How to Use Gammaren Solution for Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Benefits of Gammaren Solution for Infusion

  • In Immunoglobulins deficiency: Gammaren Solution for strengthens or boost the immune system and lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. It works by producing antibodies against foreign substances thereby fighting against infection. It is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP). This helps stop bleeding and promote the formation of blood clots.

Uses of Gammaren Solution for Infusion

  • Immunoglobulins deficiency

Gammaren Solution for Infusion Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gammaren Solution for may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Gammaren Solution for may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may experience side effects (for example dizziness or nausea) during Gammaren Solution for that might affect the ability to drive.
Breast feeding  CAUTION
Gammaren Solution for should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Kidney  CAUTION
Gammaren Solution for should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gammaren Solution for may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gammaren Solution for is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gammaren Solution for may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gammaren Solution for. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Gammaren Solution for affects you.
  • Gammaren Solution for is used for the treatment of certain diseases that are caused due to lack of antibodies in your blood.
  • It may be injected under the skin or given into a muscle.
  • Your doctor will monitor you for some time after administration of Gammaren Solution for to check for any side effects.
  • Inform your doctor if you have received any live vaccine (e.g. oral polio, MMR) in the last three months.

References

  1. Human Normal Immunoglobulin I.P. [Package Insert]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2020.
  2. Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human). Bern, Switzerland: CSL Behring AG; 2007 [revised Sep. 2017].
  3. European Medicines Agency. Human Normal Immunoglobulin.

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