Baygam (Immune Globulin) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 25, 2012

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Baygam Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Baygam Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Hepatitis A

The prophylactic value of BayGam (immune globulin) is greatest when given before or soon after exposure to hepatitis A. BayGam (immune globulin) is not indicated in persons with clinical manifestations of hepatitis A or in those exposed more than 2 weeks previously.

Measles (Rubeola)

BayGam (immune globulin) should be given to prevent or modify measles in a susceptible person exposed fewer than 6 days previously.⁷A susceptible person is one who has not been vaccinated and has not had measles previously. BayGam (immune gl...

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What is Baygam Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Baygam Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to provide protection (antibodies) against certain virus infections (hepatitis A, measles, chickenpox, rubella) in people who have not been vaccinated or have not had the infection before. It is also used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a certain immune system problem (immunoglobulin deficiency). This medication is made from healthy human blood that has high levels of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections. Routine vaccination is usually the best way to protect...

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