Octagam Gammagard S / D

• It is used to stop or lower the harshness of other infections in people with a weak immune system.
• It is used to treat immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).
• It is used treat chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
• It is used to treat Kawasaki disease.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• If you have an allergy to immune globulin or any other part of this medicine.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have IgA deficiency.
• If you have too much proline in your blood (hyperprolinemia).
• If you are not able to break down fructose, talk with the doctor. Some of these products have sorbitol.

Children:

• If the patient is an infant or baby and it is not known if they are able to break down sucrose or fructose. Do not give Octagam Gammagard S/D to your child if this is the case.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Octagam Gammagard S/D with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain.
• Fever or chills.
• Change in color of skin to a bluish color like on the lips, nail beds, fingers, or toes.
• Feeling very tired or weak.
• Seizures.
• Bloating.
• Feeling confused.
• Swelling.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• A heartbeat that does not feel normal.
• Any unexplained bruising or bleeding.
• Mood changes.
• Muscle or joint pain.
• Change in speech.
• Change in eyesight.
• Blurred eyesight.
• Shakiness.
• Sweating a lot.
• Very bad belly pain.
• Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.
• Very bad irritation where the shot was given.
• Lung problems have happened with this medicine. Call your doctor right away if you have lung or breathing problems like trouble breathing, shortness of breath, or a cough that is new or worse.
• This medicine may raise the chance of a very bad brain problem called aseptic meningitis. Call your doctor right away if you have a headache, fever, chills, very upset stomach or throwing up, stiff neck, rash, bright lights bother your eyes, feeling sleepy, or feeling confused.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Octagam Gammagard S/D (immune globulin injection (IV)), please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Octagam Gammagard S/D. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Octagam Gammagard S/D.

Review Date: October 4, 2017