
IMMUNOHBs180 IU/ml
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Indications of IMMUNOHBs 180 IU/ml
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Dosage of IMMUNOHBs 180 IU/ml
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In order to prevent recurrence of hepatitis B virus infection after liver transplantation for liver failure caused by hepatitis B virus: In adults: The suggested posology is 2000 IU IM every 15 days in the period after the transplantation, excluding the first week. This posology should be modified in the long-term treatment to ensure the maintenance of the serous level of HBsAg antibodies above 100 IU/l in HBV-DNA negative patients and above 500 IU/l in HBV-DNA positive patients. The concomitant use of adequate virostatic agents should be considered, if appropriate, as a standard in hepatitis B reinfection prophylaxis | ||
| Pediatric population | There is no relevant use of UMAN BIG in the pediatric population in the indication prevention of hepatitis B virus recurrence after liver transplantation for hepatitis B induced liver failure | |
| In order to prevent hepatitis B | Prevention of hepatitis B in case of accidental exposure in non-immunised subjects: at least 500 IU (International Units), depending on the intensity of exposure, as soon as possible after exposure, and preferably within 24 - 72 hours | Immunoprophylaxis of hepatitis B in haemodialysed patients: 8-12 IU/kg with a maximum of 500 IU, every 2 months until the vaccination has become effective Prevention of hepatitis B in the newborn, of a hepatitis B virus carrier-mother, at birth or as soon as possible after birth: 30-100 IU/kg. The hepatitis B immunoglobulin administration may need to be repeated until the vaccination has become effective. In all these situations, vaccination against hepatitis B virus is highly recommended. The first vaccine dose can be injected the same day as human hepatitis B immunoglobulin, however in different sites. If you have not shown an immune response after vaccination (no measurable hepatitis B antibodies), and in case a continuous prevention is necessary, the doctor may consider the administration of 500 IU (to adults) and 8 IU/kg (to children) every 2 months |
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What is IMMUNOHBs 180 IU/ml used for?
in order to prevent recurrence of hepatitis B virus infection after liver transplantation for liver failure caused by hepatitis B virus. In order to give rapidly available antibodies against hepatitis B virus to prevent hepatitis B in the following cases: In case of accidental exposure in non-immunised subjects (that is persons who have not been vaccinated against the hepatitis B virus; including …
What is the dosage of IMMUNOHBs 180 IU/ml?
In order to prevent recurrence of hepatitis B virus infection after liver transplantation for liver failure caused by hepatitis B virus: In adults: The suggested posology is 2000 IU IM every 15 days in the period after the transplantation, excluding the first week. This posology should be modified in the long-term treatment to ensure the maintenance of the serous level of HBsAg antibodies above 10…
What are the side effects of IMMUNOHBs 180 IU/ml?
Hypersensitivity, Anaphylactic shock, Headache, Tachycardia, Hypotension, Vomiting, Erythema, Itching, Malaise
Who should not take IMMUNOHBs 180 IU/ml?
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to human immunoglobulins or to any of the other ingredients of Hepatitis b immune globulin. For example, if you have a deficiency of immunoglobulin A (IgA), you may develop, in the blood, antibodies against the immunoglobulin A. Hepatitis b immune globulin contains small quantity of IgA and therefore severe allergic reactions could occur. The physician must the…
What precautions should be taken with IMMUNOHBs 180 IU/ml?
Who administers Hepatitis b immune globulin to you should ensure that the product is not administered into a blood vessel, this could cause an acute (o severe) crisis of the circulatory system, known as shock?If you are a carrier of HBsAg, there is no benefit in administering this product. Serious allergic reactions are rare. Rarely, the human anti-hepatitis B immunoglobulins can induce a sudden f…
Is IMMUNOHBs 180 IU/ml safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: The safety of this medicinal product for use in human pregnancy has not been established in controlled clinical trials and therefore should only be given with caution to pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers. Clinical experience with immunoglobulins suggests that no harmful effects on the course of pregnancy, or on the fetus and the neonate are to be expected. Breastfeeding: Immunog…
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