Healthopedia.com - Your Health
Encyclopedia

Set Homepage Email Page Favorites      

 
  Home
  Health Centers
  Medical Encyclopedia
  Drugs & Medications
  Diseases & Conditions 
  Medical Symptoms
  Medical Tests & Exams
  Surgery & Procedures 
  Injuries & Wounds
  Diet & Nutrition
  Special Topics
  Pictures & Images      


Google
 
Web Healthopedia.com

You are here : Healthopedia.com > Drugs & Medications > Detailed Drug Information (USP DI) > Rh o(D) Immune Globulin : Proper Use

Rh o(D) Immune Globulin (Systemic)

Brand Names : BayRho-D Full Dose, BayRho-D Mini-Dose, MICRhoGAM, RhoGAM, WinRho SDF, anti-D gammaglobulin, anti-D (Rh o) immunoglobulin, anti-Rh immunoglobulin; anti-Rh o(D), D(Rh o) immune globulin, RhD immune globulin, Rh immune globulin, Rh-IG, Rh o(D) immune human globulin

Rh o(D) Immune Globulin | Before Using | Proper Use | Side Effects


Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing—The dose of Rh o (D) immune globulin will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average dose of Rh o (D) immune globulin.

  • For injection dosage form:
    • To prevent your body from producing antibodies against Rh o (D) positive blood:
      • Adults and children—One or more injections, depending on how much Rh o (D) positive blood has gotten into your blood system. The medicine may be used during your pregnancy, within 72 hours after your baby is born, at the end of an incomplete pregnancy (abortion, miscarriage), or after a transfusion. The medicine is usually injected into a muscle, although it may be injected into a vein.
    • To help prevent excessive bleeding in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura, ITP (a type of blood disorder):
      • Adults and children—One or more injections, depending on factors in your blood. The medicine is injected into a vein.

Previous section

 

Next section

Rh o(D) Immune Globulin: Before Using

 

Rh o(D) Immune Globulin: Side Effects

Date Written: 08/31/1994
Date Revised: 01/21/2004









Content provided by Thomson MICROMEDEX
Micromedex, Inc. Disclaimer
Copyright © 2009 Thomson MICROMEDEX. All rights reserved. USP DI® and Advice for the Patient® are registered trademarks of USP used under license to Micromedex, a business of Thomson Healthcare Inc. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.

Copyright © 2009 Healthopedia.com All Rights reserved.
About Us | Help/FAQ | Privacy Policy | Editorial Policy | Advertising Policy | Accessibility | Terms of Use
Contact Us | Link to Us

HONcode accreditation seal.

We comply with the HONcode standard for health trust worthy information: verify here.


The information provided herein is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. The information should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call your local emergency number for all medical emergencies. Use of this online service is subject to the disclaimer and the terms and conditions. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites.
Page Last Updated: 6th April, 2009