Hepabig 100 iu/0.5ml contains Human Hepatitis B immunoglobulin. The immunogloblins are antibodies that provides temporary, passive immunity against the virus for hepatitis B virus it is (HBV). The medication is related to the category of drugs called Immunizing Agents used to prevent the hepatitis B virus post-exposure. An antibody extracted from the plasma of the infected donor that acts against the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepabig Inj 100 IU is not effective in HBs antigen-positive people (infected with the hepatitis B virus). It is used to prevent hepatitis B after exposure to contaminated blood through sexual contact, accidental needle prick injury, from an infected mother to her newborn, or after a liver transplant.
What is Hepatitis B viral infection?
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. It is given if you have not had a previous vaccination, are not properly vaccinated for the hepatitis B virus, are vaccinated but ineffective, or are at risk of infection. It is also used to prevent infection in infants who are born to a hepatitis-positive mother. Hepabig Inj is protected against the hepatitis B virus for 3-6 months.
Hepabig 100 Injection uses
- Provides passive immunity to prevent hepatitis B after exposure to the virus (e.g., needlestick injuries, blood accidents)
- Protects newborns of hepatitis B–B-positive mothers when given shortly after birth
- Used in post-transplant care to prevent reinfection of the liver with the hepatitis B virus.
How Hepabig Inj 100 IU injection Works?
- Contains IgG antibodies collected from donors with high levels of anti-HBs (hepatitis B surface antigen)
- Provides immediate, passive defense by binding to the hepatitis B virus and blocking its entry into liver cells
- This action lowers the chance of infection after exposure, until the patient’s immune system or vaccine response kicks in
Side effects
There are some common side effects of hepatitis B, like Flushing (a sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), Gastrointestinal disturbance, Headache, Dizziness, and Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
Other information
Take this injection under the observation of a doctor. And before taking this injection, if you have any allergy to Human Hepatitis B immunoglobin and any other anti-viral Biologics vaccine, or a blood disorder.
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