Hyqvia
Generic name:hyaluronidase and immune globulin [ HYE-al-ure-ON-i-dase-and-i-MUNE-GLOB-ue-lin ]
Drug class:Immune globulins
What is Hyqvia?
Hyaluronidase is a genetically designed protein used as an aid in helping your body absorb other injected medications.
Immune globulin is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It contains the antibodies to help your body protect itself against infection from various diseases.
Hyqvia are given together to treat primary immunodeficiency in adults.
Hyqvia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Hyqvia if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to an immune globulin, or if you have immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA.
Immune globulin can cause blood clots, especially if you have certain risk factors such as heart disease, circulation problems, a history of blood clots, or if you are 65 or older. Call your doctor at once if you have: sudden numbness or weakness, problems with speech or vision, chest pain, feeling short of breath, pain or swelling and warmth in your arm or leg.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an Hyqvia, or if you have:
immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA.
Immune globulin can harm your kidneys or cause blood clots, especially if you have certain risk factors. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
heart disease, blood circulation problems or a blood vessel disorder;
a history of stroke or blood clot;
diabetes;
kidney disease;
if you use estrogens (birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy);
if you are dehydrated;
if you are 65 years or older;
if you have been bed-ridden due to severe illness; or
if you are using a catheter.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Hyqvia will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Immune globulin is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of i...
