What is Nabi-Hb: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Nabi-Hb overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • HepaGam B, Nabi-HB, Nabi-HB, HyperHEP B S/D, HepaGam B Novaplus

Generic Names:

  • Nabi-Hb

Uses:

  • Prevents hepatitis B after exposure. Also prevents hepatitis B from occurring again after a liver transplant.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Immune Serum

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Nabi-Hb used for?

What form(s) does Nabi-Hb come in

  • Injectable

What are common Nabi-Hb doses?

  • Vial 1ML of

  • Vial 5ML of

Common Nabi-Hb prescriptions

  • Nabi-HB
    1ml of 312unit/ml vial

  • Nabi-HB
    5ml of 312unit/ml vial

How to take Nabi-Hb

  • This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or a vein.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • You may need more than 1 dose of this medicine. Talk with your doctor about your dose schedule.

  • Hepatitis B vaccine is often used in addition to this medicine. Talk with your doctor about receiving hepatitis B vaccine.

  • Missed dose: It is important that you receive all doses at the right times. If you miss a scheduled dose, call your doctor to make another appointment as soon as possible.

  • This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or a vein.

  • Hepatitis B vaccine is often used in addition to this medicine. Talk with your doctor about receiving hepatitis B vaccine.

  • You may need more than 1 dose of this medicine. Talk with your doctor about your dose schedule.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Missed dose: It is important that you receive all doses at the right times. If you miss a scheduled dose, call your doctor to make another appointment as soon as possible.

What to do if you miss a dose of Nabi-Hb

Nabi-Hb contraindications

  • This vaccine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had a severe allergic reaction to human immune globulin.

Nabi-Hb warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have blood clotting problems, diabetes, or heart problems. Also tell your doctor if you have immune globulin deficiency, especially IgA.

  • This vaccine may cause the following problems:Blood clots

  • This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted viruses, although the risk is low. Human donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor about this risk if you are concerned.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. This medicine contains maltose that will cause falsely high results on some blood sugar tests.

Nabi-Hb interactions

  • Wait at least 3 months after receiving this medicine before you get a flu shot or other vaccine. The other vaccines many not work as well if you get them too soon. However, you may get the hepatitis B vaccine.

  • This vaccine may cause the following problems:Blood clots

  • This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted viruses, although the risk is low. Human donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor about this risk if you are concerned.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. This medicine contains maltose that will cause falsely high results on some blood sugar tests.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Nabi-Hb side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, or coughing up blood

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Pain or tenderness where the shot is given

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