Globulin

Drug #1377

itused to boost the body's natural immune response in persons with a compromised immune system. It may also be used to increase blood count in persons with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, a blood disorder.

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Primary Characteristics

Solubility in Water: Insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Globulin.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Globulin is primarily indicated in conditions like Bone marrow transplantation, Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

Contraindications

Globulin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Globulin's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0.75 mL/min	0.75 mL/min	—	IV	Initial infusion rate:
2 mg/kg/min	2 mg/kg/min	—	IV	Maximum infusion rate: 2 mg/kg/minute
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Globulin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anemia, Thrombocytopenia , Tachycardia, Anemia, Leukopenia. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.

Globulin is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Anaphylaxis, Anxiety, Apnea , Bronchospasm, Chest pain, Chills, Cough , Diarrhea, Dizziness, Dyspnea, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Hypersensitivity reactions, Hypertension , Hypotension , Myalgia, Nasal congestion , Nausea, pruritis(less commonly), Rashes , Sore throat.

Warnings / Precautions

Globulin should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing illnesses, blood disorders or any allergies, including any drug allergies. It should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.Use with caution in the elderly, patients with renal disease, diabetes mellitus, volume depletion, sepsis, paraproteinemia, and nephrotoxic medications due to risk of renal dysfunction. Patients should be adequately hydrated prior to therapy.

Interference in Pathology

Globulin may interfere in the diagnosis of Increased Values for LFTs , Interfere with blood and urine glucose tests..

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Globulin should be stored Inj.

Drug Classification

1.19.2.4 — Normal immunoglobulins (human)