USES OF GLOBUCEL SOLUTION FOR INFUSION

• Immunoglobulins deficiency

BENEFITS OF GLOBUCEL SOLUTION FOR INFUSION

In Immunoglobulins deficiency

Globucel Solution for Infusion strengthens or boost the immune system and lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. It works by producing antibodies against foreign substances thereby fighting against infection. It is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP). This helps stop bleeding and promote the formation of blood clots.

SIDE EFFECTS OF GLOBUCEL SOLUTION FOR INFUSION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Globucel

• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Injection site soreness
• Injection site bruising
• Induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ)
• Itching
• Rash

HOW TO USE GLOBUCEL SOLUTION FOR INFUSION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

HOW GLOBUCEL SOLUTION FOR INFUSION WORKS

Immune globulin belongs to class of agents called immunostimulants. It works by restoring abnormally low immunoglobulin G levels to the normal range to fight against infectious agents.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Globucel Solution for Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Globucel Solution for Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Globucel Solution for Infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Globucel Solution for Infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

You may experience side effects (for example dizziness or nausea) during Globucel Solution for Infusion that might affect the ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Globucel Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Globucel Solution for Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Globucel Solution for Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Globucel Solution for Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE GLOBUCEL SOLUTION FOR INFUSION?

If you miss a dose of Globucel Solution for Infusion, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

• Globucel Solution for Infusion is used for the treatment of certain diseases that are caused due to lack of antibodies in your blood.
• It may be injected under the skin or given into a muscle.
• Your doctor will monitor you for some time after administration of Globucel Solution for Infusion to check for any side effects.
• Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Globucel Solution for Infusion affects you.
• Inform your doctor if you have received any live vaccine (e.g. oral polio, MMR) in the last three months.