Bharglob 10% Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Human Gamma Globulin (10%) |
| Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze. |
| Chemical Class | Vaccines |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | VACCINES |
| Action Class | Immunoglobulin |
| User Rating | 4.1 |
| User Reviews | 487 |
FAQ
What is Bharglob 10%? What is it used for?
Bharglob 10% is a solution of liquid human serum, containing the antibodies of healthy adults. This is used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. Bharglob 10% is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP).
What is the difference between Bharglob 10% and immunoglobulin?
Bharglob 10% is a blood protein produced by lymphocytes and plasma cells of the immune system when an immune response is needed. Almost all forms of Bharglob 10% are known as immunoglobulins, also called antibodies, which are globulins that help with immune responses and immunity.
How is Bharglob 10% made?
Bharglob 10% is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections.
How is Bharglob 10% administered?
Bharglob 10% should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. Bharglob 10% is given as an injection under the skin or slowly into a vein. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Bharglob 10%.
What if you forget to take Bharglob Injection?
If you miss a dose of Bharglob 10%, please consult your doctor.
Bharglob 10% Injection Reviews
Bharglob 10% consists of proteins of liquid human serum, containing the antibodies of healthy adults. This is used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system.
This is given by injection under the skin or slowly into a vein as directed by your doctor. This is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections. It is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP).
Your healthcare professional will start the medication slowly while monitoring you closely. You may experience side effects such as headache, nausea, chills, fatigue, fever, upper abdominal pain, diarrhea, back pain, injection site reactions, excessive sweating, and flushing. Tell your doctor if you are bothered by any of these side effects.
This is given by injection under the skin or slowly into a vein as directed by your doctor. This is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections. It is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP).
Your healthcare professional will start the medication slowly while monitoring you closely. You may experience side effects such as headache, nausea, chills, fatigue, fever, upper abdominal pain, diarrhea, back pain, injection site reactions, excessive sweating, and flushing. Tell your doctor if you are bothered by any of these side effects.
How Bharglob 10% Injection Works
Human gamma globulin contains antibodies, mainly immunoglobulin G (IgG), to various bacteria and viruses present in the general population such as hepatitis A, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. It has a distribution of IgG subclasses that is very close to that of the normal human plasma. It is therefore, used to provide passive immunisation against such diseases.
How to Use Bharglob 10% Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Bharglob 10% Injection
- In Prevention of Infections: Bharglob 10% 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. Bharglob 10% should be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor.
Uses of Bharglob 10% Injection
- Prevention of Infections
Bharglob 10% Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Bharglob 10% alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bharglob 10% 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.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Bharglob 10% 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Bharglob 10% in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bharglob 10%. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bharglob 10% is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bharglob 10% may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- If you get shortness of breath during or within several hours of your treatment, tell your doctor immediately.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure or heart disease.
- Inform your doctor if you have a cold or chest infection on the day of treatment. This will prevent any kind of reactions on your body.
- Bharglob 10% should be injected slowly in order to prevent severe allergic reactions.
- Bharglob 10% is prescribed to boost the immune system and prevent infection in people with low immunity.
- Bharglob 10% might interfere with certain virus vaccines such as measles, rubella, mumps, varicella, and yellow fever. Inform your doctor with complete information about your vaccinations.