What is Xembify? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Xembify

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• You will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

• Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

• Do not use the medicine if it has changed color or has flecks (particles) floating in it. Do not heat up or shake the medicine.

• Keep a treatment diary or logbook to record details about each injection, such as time, date, dose, lot number, and reactions.

• Do not change the brand or type of your immune globulin unless your doctor tells you to.

• Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. Throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

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

• If you store this medicine at home, keep it at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. You may refrigerate the medicine, but do not freeze it. Allow the medicine to reach room temperature before you use it.

• Keep a treatment diary or logbook to record details about each injection, such as time, date, dose, lot number, and reactions.

• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. Throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

• Do not use the medicine if it has changed color or has flecks (particles) floating in it. Do not heat up or shake the medicine.

• Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

• You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

• If you store this medicine at home, keep it at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. You may refrigerate the medicine, but do not freeze it. Allow the medicine to reach room temperature before you use it.

• Do not change the brand or type of your immune globulin unless your doctor tells you to.

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

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

• You will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as an infusion under the skin of your stomach, upper arm, upper leg or hip area, or thigh.

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

• You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• You will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. Do not inject into skin areas that are bony, red, or swelling, or areas that have scars, an infection, or blood vessels.

• The infusion sites should be at least 2 inches apart. Do not use more than 6 infusion sites at the same time. Use this medicine as within 2 hours.

• Check the liquid in the vial. It should be clear and colorless to slightly yellow. Do not use the medicine if the liquid is cloudy, discolored, or has particles in it. Do not shake.

• Allow the medicine to warm to room temperature for at least 60 minutes before you use it. Do not warm it in any other way.

• Carefully follow the manufacturer€™s instructions for preparing the infusion.

• You might not use all of the medicine in each vial or infusion. Use each vial or infusion only one time. Do not save an open vial.

• Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

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

• If you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Do not use this medicine if it has been frozen. You may also keep it at room temperature for up to 6 months. Throw away any unused liquid.

• Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as an infusion under the skin of your stomach, upper arm, upper leg or hip area, or thigh.

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

• You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• You will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. Do not inject into skin areas that are bony, red, or swelling, or areas that have scars, an infection, or blood vessels.

• The infusion sites should be at least 2 inches apart. Do not use more than 6 infusion sites at the same time. Use this medicine as within 2 hours.

• Check the liquid in the vial. It should be clear and colorless to slightly yellow. Do not use the medicine if the liquid is cloudy, discolored, or has particles in it. Do not shake.

• Allow the medicine to warm to room temperature for at least 60 minutes before you use it. Do not warm it in any other way.

• Carefully follow the manufacturer€™s instructions for preparing the infusion.

• You might not use all of the medicine in each vial or infusion. Use each vial or infusion only one time. Do not save an open vial.

• Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

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

• If you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Do not use this medicine if it has been frozen. You may also keep it at room temperature for up to 6 months. Throw away any unused liquid.

• Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

What to do if you miss a dose of Xembify

Xembify contraindications - Who shouldn't take Xembify?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to immune globulin.

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to human immune globulin or Polysorbate 80, or an immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibodies against IgA.

Xembify 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, other immune problems, 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:Increased risk for blood clotsAseptic meningitis syndrome (AMS)Kidney problemsBleeding problems (including hemolysis or hemolytic anemia)Lung 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.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems, heart disease, blood clotting problems, or diabetes. Also tell your doctor if you have IgA deficiency or antibodies, or high levels of proline

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Blood clots, which could lead to heart attack or strokeSerious kidney or lung problemsLow sodium or high protein levels in your bloodAseptic meningitis syndrome (AMS)Bleeding, hemolytic anemia

• 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.

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

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever, eye pain, eye sensitivity to light

• Trouble breathing, tiredness, uneven heartbeat, yellow skin or eyes

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Xembify interactions & what to avoid when taking Xembify

• Some foods and medicines can affect how immune globulin works. Tell your doctor about any medicine you use that affects your kidneys, or if you are also using heparin or estrogen (including birth control pills).

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

• 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.

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

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

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