What is Panzyga? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Panzyga

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

• Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Panzyga

Panzyga contraindications - Who shouldn't take Panzyga?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to human immune globulin, or an immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibodies against IgA.

Panzyga warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart or blood vessel problems, blood clotting problems, diabetes, any type of infection, problems with your immune system, or a history of blood clots. Tell your doctor if you are having a surgery that requires inactivity for a long time.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Kidney problemsIncreased risk for blood clotsAseptic meningitis syndrome (AMS)Bleeding problems (including hemolysis or hemolytic anemia)High blood pressureLung problems

• This medicine is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

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

Panzyga interactions & what to avoid when taking Panzyga

• Some medicines can affect how immune globulin-ifas works. Tell your doctor if you are using estrogen or any medicine that may affect your kidneys.

• Talk to your doctor before you get any live virus vaccines while you are receiving immune globulin-ifas. Some vaccines may not work as well while you are using this medicine. You should not get a live virus vaccine for 3 or more months after receiving this medicine.