Hepabig 100IU Injection 0.5 ml

Question 1

How does Hepabig 100IU Injection 0.5 ml work?

Accepted Answer

Hepabig 100IU Injection 0.5 ml contains 'hepatitis B immunoglobulin' used to prevent hepatitis B infection (affects the liver). It works by neutralizing the hepatitis B virus by provoking an individual's immune system through cell-mediated immunity.

Question 2

When should I avoid taking Hepabig 100IU Injection 0.5 ml?

Accepted Answer

Do not take live vaccines such as MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), and zoster (shingles) vaccine while taking Hepabig 100IU Injection 0.5 ml or for 3 months after taking Hepabig 100IU Injection 0.5 ml. This medicine may alter the action of these vaccines.

Question 3

In which conditions Hepabig 100IU Injection 0.5 ml should be given?

Accepted Answer

It is given to people undergoing liver transplantation, who are exposed to infected blood products, who had sexual contact with an infected person, who are living with an infected person, or who are caring for an infected person. It is also given in babies born to mothers with hepatitis B.

Question 4

What is the difference between hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immunoglobulin?

Accepted Answer

The hepatitis B vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and also it provides long-term protection against the virus. On the other hand, hepatitis B immunoglobulin contains antibodies that act against HBV and it is given when immediate protection against the virus is needed.

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