Pentaglobin Injection 10 ml

Question 1

How does Pentaglobin Injection 10 ml work?

Accepted Answer

The Pentaglobin Injection 10 ml contains 'Human normal immunoglobulin', which helps restore the deficient immunoglobulins or antibodies in the body. Antibodies are an essential part of the immune system that helps to reduce infection and inflammation. They act by identifying, attacking, and thereby destroying the antigen or foreign body that has entered or is present in the body.

Question 2

What precautions should I take after taking Pentaglobin Injection 10 ml?

Accepted Answer

Pentaglobin Injection 10 ml may alter some blood test results for a certain time, so inform your doctor that you have Pentaglobin Injection 10 ml before undergoing blood tests. Taking any vaccines (especially live vaccines) at least three months after taking Pentaglobin Injection 10 ml is not recommended as this medicine may make the vaccines less effective.

Question 3

Is Pentaglobin Injection 10 ml safe in diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Pentaglobin Injection 10 ml should be used with caution in patients with diabetes if this medicine is given as an infusion, as it may alter blood sugar levels. Pentaglobin Injection 10 ml doesn’t contain sugar; however, it can be diluted in a special sugar solution before giving the infusion.

Question 4

Are there any side-effects of Pentaglobin Injection 10 ml?

Accepted Answer

Pentaglobin Injection 10 ml is usually well-tolerated. However, some patients may experience side effects such as swelling or hardening at the injection site and headache, pain in the face, back, arms, legs, joints, or neck, fever, flu-like illness (runny nose and sore throat), blisters in the mouth, and throat, and throat tightness. If any side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

Question 5

What is immunoglobulin or antibody deficiency?

Accepted Answer

It is a condition in which there is a decrease in antibody levels in the body due to decreased ability or inability to produce enough antibodies. It can be present from birth (primary) or acquired during the later stages of life (secondary).

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