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Nabi-Hb

Hepatitis B Immune Globulin

What is Nabi-Hb used for?

This medication is used to prevent a certain serious virus infection (hepatitis B) in people who have been exposed to this virus under certain conditions (such as direct contact with blood or body fluids containing this virus). Certain brands of this medication may also be given after a liver transplant to prevent return of hepatitis B infection in people with previous infection. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your particular brand. This medication is made from healthy human blood that has high levels of certain defensive substances (antibodies) that help fight hepatitis B.

CHEMICAL NAME

Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (hep-a-TYE-tis bee i-MYUN-GLOB-yoo-lin)

DRUG TYPE

Immune Deficiency

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Nabi-Hb Frequently Asked Questions

This medication may rarely cause serious problems from blood clots (such as heart attack, stroke, blood clots in the lungs or legs). You may be at increased risk for blood clots if you are an older adult, are severely dehydrated, have a catheter in a vein close to your heart for administering medications, or have a history of blood clots, heart/blood vessel disease, heart failure, stroke, or if you are immobile (such as very long plane flights or bedridden). If you use estrogen-containing products, these may also increase your risk. Before using this medication, discuss the risks and benefits and if you have any of these conditions, report them to your doctor or pharmacist.

Being adequately hydrated before and after receiving this medication may help reduce your risk of blood clots. If you are receiving this medication into a vein, the risk may also be decreased by infusing this medication more slowly or by using a less concentrated form of this medication if available.

Get medical help right away if any of these side effects occur: shortness of breath/rapid breathing, chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating, sudden dizziness/fainting, pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf, sudden/severe headaches, trouble speaking, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, or confusion.

IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

Nabi-Hb Dosage and Form Information

Supplied As
Strength
Vial
>1560/5Ml
>312/Ml