Hizentra (Treatment for Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Reviews
What is Hizentra?
Hizentra is a prescription medicine used to treat primary immune deficiency (PI). Hizentra is made from human plasma. It contains antibodies, called immunoglobulin G (IgG), that healthy people have to fight germs (bacteria and viruses). People with PI get a lot of infections. Hizentra helps lower the number of infections you will get.
What is the most important information I should know about Hizentra?
Hizentra is supposed to be infused under your skin only. DO NOT inject Hizentra into a blood vessel (vein or artery).
Who should NOT take Hizentra?
Do not take Hizentra if you have too much proline in your blood (called “hyperprolinemia”) or if you have had reactions to polysorbate 80. Tell your doctor if you have had a serious reaction to other immune globulin medicines or if you have been told that you also have a deficiency of the immunoglobulin called IgA.
How should I take Hizentra?
You will take Hizentra through an infusion under your skin. You will use up to 4 needles that are put into different places of your body at one time. The needles are attached to a pump with an infusion tube. It usually takes about 60 minutes to do one infusion. You will need to have infusions once a week.
Instructions for using Hizentra are at the end of this patient package insert (see “How do I use Hizentra?”). Do not use Hizentra by yourself until you have been taught how by your doctor or healthcare professional.
What should I avoid while taking Hizentra?
Vaccines may not work well for you while you are taking Hizentra. Tell your doctor or healthcare professional that you are taking Hizentra before you get a vaccine.
Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or if you are nursing.
Hizentra side effects
The most common side effects with Hizentra are:
* Redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site
* Headache/migraine
* Vomiting
* Pain (including pain in the back, joints, arms, legs)
* Fatigue
* Bruising
* Diarrhea
* Stomach ache
* Nausea
* Rash
Tell your doctor right away or go to the emergency room if you have hives, trouble breathing, wheezing, dizziness, or fainting. These could be signs of a bad allergic reaction
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