Hizentra

Alternate Name: Hizentra

Description: Hizentra is an immune globulin drug used to boost a body's weak immune system. Immune Globulin is the generic version of Hizentra. Hizentra costs around $5,347 for a supply of 8, 20 ml of 4 g vials, but luckily there are ways to save money. You can use our LowerMyRx Hizentra savings card to save significantly on the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Vial

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Immune Serum

Generic Available: No

Strength: 10 GM/50ML

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart disease, anemia, blood clotting problems, diabetes, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), protein problems (including paraproteinemia or hyperproteinemia), any type of infection, problems with your immune system, or a history of heart attack or stroke. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to corn or latex or if you are having a surgery that requires inactivity for a long time. This medicine may cause the following problems:Kidney problemsIncreased risk of blood clots in your heart, lungs, or brainAseptic meningitis syndrome (AMS)Bleeding problems (including hemolysis or hemolytic anemia)High blood pressureLung problems, including transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) This medicine is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Fever higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 degrees Celsius) Lightheadedness, dizziness Pain in your lower leg (calf), numbness or weakness in your arm or leg or on one side of your body Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet Severe back, stomach, chest, or side pain Stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever, eye pain, eye sensitivity to light Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness Yellow skin or eyes Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Dark, red, or brown urine

Food Warnings: This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines. You should not get a live virus vaccine for 3 to 6 months after receiving this medicine., This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted viruses, although the risk is low. Human donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor about this risk if you are concerned., Some medicines can affect how immune globulin works. Tell your doctor if you are using estrogen, heparin, or any medicine that may affect your kidneys., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.