Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous Medication Information

Get detailed information on Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous

Pronunciation : Vac-SIN-ee-a im-yoon GLOB-u-lin IN-tra-ve-nas

ICD Code : Y59.3 Therapeutic Classification : Immunizing Agents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous

International :

VIGIV

Why is Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is the only known antidote to the complications of vaccination, prescribed for accidental implantation, eczema vaccinatum, generalized vaccinia, and progressive vaccinia.

When should Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated for use in the presence of isolated vaccinia keratitis.

What is the dosage of Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous?

IV- The recommended dose is 6000 U/kg.

How should Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous?

Most Common - Headache, nausea, dizziness, feeling hot, feeling cold and rigors.
Respiratory - Bluish, low blood oxygen pressure, pulmonary edema, dyspnea, bronchospasm.
Heart - Thromboembolism, low blood pressure.
Central Nervous System - Seizures, tremor.
Blood - Hemolysis, positive direct antiglobulin (Coombs) test.
Body as a Whole - Fever, rigors.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain.
Gastrointestinal - Hepatic dysfunction, abdominal pain.