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Top of the page. Overview Immunoglobulin also called gamma globulin or immune globulin is a substance made from human blood plasma. Immunoglobulin injections may: Give short-term protection against or reduce the severity of certain diseases.
Protect your fetus if you are pregnant and at risk for Rh sensitization. Decrease the immune system's ability to attack body tissues in some cases of autoimmune disease. Help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies or those who are having treatment for certain types of cancer such as leukemia. Treatments for some cancers can cause the body to stop producing its own antibodies, making immunoglobulin treatment necessary. Disease prevention You may be given an immunoglobulin if you are exposed to certain infectious diseases, such as hepatitis A , rubella , or measles.
Rh sensitization When an Rh-negative woman becomes pregnant with an Rh-positive fetus which can occur when the father's blood is Rh-positive , the pregnant woman's immune system makes antibodies that can destroy the fetus's blood in a future pregnancy. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura ITP Immunoglobulin is sometimes used to treat immune thrombocytopenic purpura ITP , an immune disorder in which the body attacks the cells responsible for blood clotting platelets , resulting in bleeding.
Immunological methods and applications. In Roitt's Essential Immunology, 11th ed. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again.
Important Phone Numbers. Top of the page. Overview Immunoglobulin also called gamma globulin or immune globulin is a substance made from human blood plasma. Immunoglobulin injections may: Give short-term protection against or reduce the severity of certain diseases.
Protect your fetus if you are pregnant and at risk for Rh sensitization. Decrease the immune system's ability to attack body tissues in some cases of autoimmune disease. Help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies or those who are having treatment for certain types of cancer such as leukemia. Treatments for some cancers can cause the body to stop producing its own antibodies, making immunoglobulin treatment necessary. Disease prevention You may be given an immunoglobulin if you are exposed to certain infectious diseases, such as hepatitis A , rubella , or measles.
Rh sensitization When an Rh-negative woman becomes pregnant with an Rh-positive fetus which can occur when the father's blood is Rh-positive , the pregnant woman's immune system makes antibodies that can destroy the fetus's blood in a future pregnancy. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura ITP Immunoglobulin is sometimes used to treat immune thrombocytopenic purpura ITP , an immune disorder in which the body attacks the cells responsible for blood clotting platelets , resulting in bleeding.
Immunological methods and applications. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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IGIV may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. You may not be able to use this medicine if:.
You may need frequent blood or urine tests.
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