What is Rhophylac: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or through a needle placed in one of your veins.

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

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or through a needle placed in one of your veins.

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

It is very important that you receive this medicine on a fixed schedule if you are using the medicine for ITP or during pregnancy. If you are unable to keep an appointment for your injection, call your doctor or caregiver for instructions.

You should not receive Rho(D) immune globulin if you have had an allergic reaction to human immune globulin, or if you have certain bleeding problems (such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia) or immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency. This medicine should not be given to infants.

Pain in your lower leg (calf).

Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have back pain, shaking chills, a fever, dark urine, a decreased amount of urine, a sudden weight gain, swelling of the hands or feet, or shortness of breath after receiving this vaccine. These may be symptoms of a serious blood problem called intravascular hemolysis (IVH).

Unusual bleeding or bruising.

Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.

Sudden or severe headache, or problems with vision, speech, or walking.

Rapid weight gain.

Pinpoint red spots on the skin.

Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body.

Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.

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

This medicine may cause a rare and serious lung problem a few hours after it is given. Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have any breathing problems with or without a fever after you receive the medicine.

This medicine may cause blood clots, especially in patients with a history of blood clotting problems, heart disease, and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) or circulation problems. Patients who stay in bed for a long time because of surgery or illness may also have blood clots. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child suddenly have chest pain, shortness of breath, a severe headache, leg pain, or problems with vision, speech, or walking.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you or your child have a history of kidney problems, anemia, blood clotting problems, heart or blood vessel problems (such as atherosclerosis), lung or breathing problems, or have had a stroke.

This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them. The risk of getting a virus from medicines made from human blood has been greatly reduced in recent years. This is the result of required testing of human donors for certain viruses, and testing during the making of these medicines. Although the risk is low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

This medicine may cause serious types of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have itching, a rash, hives, chest pain, dizziness or lightheadedness, trouble breathing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after you receive this medicine.

This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.

Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have back pain, shaking chills, a fever, dark urine, a decreased amount of urine, a sudden weight gain, swelling of the hands or feet, or shortness of breath after receiving this vaccine. These may be symptoms of a serious blood problem called intravascular hemolysis (IVH).

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

This medicine may cause a rare and serious lung problem a few hours after it is given. Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have any breathing problems with or without a fever after you receive the medicine.

This medicine may cause blood clots, especially in patients with a history of blood clotting problems, heart disease, and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) or circulation problems. Patients who stay in bed for a long time because of surgery or illness may also have blood clots. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child suddenly have chest pain, shortness of breath, a severe headache, leg pain, or problems with vision, speech, or walking.

This medicine may cause serious types of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have itching, a rash, hives, chest pain, dizziness or lightheadedness, trouble breathing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after you receive this medicine.

This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them. The risk of getting a virus from medicines made from human blood has been greatly reduced in recent years. This is the result of required testing of human donors for certain viruses, and testing during the making of these medicines. Although the risk is low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.