Globucel 1000mg Injection

All Details About Globucel 1000mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Globucel 1000mg Injection

Description:

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

Globucel 1000mg Injection 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.

Earlier 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.

Uses:

Immunoglobulins deficiency

Directions For Use:

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

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Globucel

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Injection site soreness
Injection site bruising
Induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ)
Itching
Rash

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Globucel 1000mg Injection 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

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

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

FAQs:

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

Globucel 1000mg Injection can reduce the efficiency of some vaccines (like measles/mumps/rubella or chickenpox vaccines). So, inform your doctor that you are on Globucel 1000mg Injection before you get any vaccines. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. Tolerants should be adequately hydrated before administration of<br>Globucel 1000mg Injection.

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

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.

How long will it take for Globucel 1000mg Injection 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.

Can Globucel 1000mg Injection cause kidney damage?

Affirmative, Globucel 1000mg Injection can cause kidney damage but not in everyone. Tolerants having a pre-existing kidney problem, diabetes and hypovolemia (a decrease in the volume of circulating blood) are at risk of developing kidney failure. Increaseitionally, 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 Injection which has sucrose, fructose or maltose as an ingredient in it is more likely to cause kidney damage.

Does Globucel 1000mg Injection cause hair loss?

No, Globucel 1000mg Injection 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.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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