Rho (D) Immune Globulin (Rho (D) Immune Globulin)
Overview of Rho (D) Immune Globulin
Rho (D) Immune Globulin is a sterile solution of globulins derived from human plasma containing antibody to the erythrocyte factor Rh? (D) antigen. Rho (D) Immune Globulin is used to prevent a Rh-negative mother from forming antibodies to fetal Rh-positive cells which may pass into the maternal circulation. The objective is to protect any subsequent child from the hazard of the haemolytic disease of the newborn. Anti-D immunoglobulin should be administered following any sensitizing episode e.g abortion, miscarriage and birth.
Indication of Rho (D) Immune Globulin
Indications
Contraindication of Rho (D) Immune Globulin
Rho (D) Immune Globulin is contraindicated in conditions like Anaphylactic reactions,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Rho (D) Immune Globulin
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Rho (D) Immune Globulin, which give rise to further complications include Spleenomegaly.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Rho (D) Immune Globulin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Fever, Myalgia, Chills, Lethargy, Local pain, Hyperthermia, Splenomegaly.
Precautions of Rho (D) Immune Globulin
Immune globulin should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing illness, blood disorders or any allergy, including any drug allergy. It should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.