Globucel 1000mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Human Normal Immunoglobulin (1000mg)
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	4.8
User Reviews	527

FAQ

How long will it take for Globucel 1000mg 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.

What should I keep in mind while taking Globucel 1000mg?

Globucel 1000mg can reduce the efficiency of some vaccines (like measles/mumps/rubella or chickenpox vaccines). So, inform your doctor that you are on Globucel 1000mg 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
Globucel 1000mg.

Can Globucel 1000mg cause kidney damage?

Yes, Globucel 1000mg 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, Globucel 1000mg which has sucrose, fructose or maltose as an ingredient in it is more likely to cause kidney damage.

If I feel fine, does it mean that I can discontinue my treatment with Globucel 1000mg?

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.

Does Globucel 1000mg cause hair loss?

No, Globucel 1000mg 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.

What if you forget to take Globucel Injection?

If you miss a dose of Globucel 1000mg, please consult your doctor.

Globucel 1000mg Injection Reviews

Globucel 1000mg 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.

Globucel 1000mg 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. Globucel 1000mg 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 Globucel 1000mg to check for any side effects.

Globucel 1000mg 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 Globucel 1000mg Injection 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 Globucel 1000mg Injection

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

Benefits of Globucel 1000mg Injection

In Immunoglobulins deficiency: Globucel 1000mg 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 Globucel 1000mg Injection

Immunoglobulins deficiency

Globucel 1000mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Globucel 1000mg 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.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Globucel 1000mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Globucel 1000mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^CAUTION

Globucel 1000mg 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.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Globucel 1000mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may experience side effects (for example dizziness or nausea) during Globucel 1000mg that might affect the ability to drive.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Globucel 1000mg. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Globucel 1000mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Globucel 1000mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you have received any live vaccine (e.g. oral polio, MMR) in the last three months.
Your doctor will monitor you for some time after administration of Globucel 1000mg to check for any side effects.
Globucel 1000mg is used for the treatment of certain diseases that are caused due to lack of antibodies in your blood.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Globucel 1000mg affects you.
It may be injected under the skin or given into a muscle.