Rhogam (Injection)


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rhogam shot


Hi My blood is type is negative(-rh) . The doctor recommended the rhogam shot. But I'm afraid because of the side effects of austism brain damage in the fetus. The rhogam shot is preservative free but I'm afraid. thanks Marisol
by marisol rivas in denair, ca, 05/25/2007

Where can I buy Rhogam from?


Hello I am Florina soare, I live in london, but my sister is living in Romania and she is pregnnat. Her doctor in Romania said that she need a RhoGam shot at 28 weekes of pregnacy because she has Rho negativ and she needs to have the injection done to...
by Florina Soare in Romania, 04/20/2009

i am a rh negitive mother


i am a rh - mother i didn't know what rhogam mean i once and i have a misscarri afther it was 5month i donnot kown how i lost the baby the docter told me that have to buy the rhogam and have get it witheing 72 houre but when i get it ,it was ...
by dian clarke in kingston,jamaica, 05/10/2008

rhogam shot


Hi My blood is type is negative(-rh) . The doctor recommended the rhogam shot. But I'm afraid because of the side effects of austism brain damage in the fetus. The rhogam shot is preservative free but I'm afraid. thanks Marisol
by marisol rivas in denair, ca, 05/25/2007

Rhogam injection


why is it necessary for the mother to be negative in the indirect Coombs test so that she will be eligible to have the Rhogam injection? thanks..
by marynor gundran in philippines, 09/19/2006

Rhogam (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information

Rhogam (Injection)

Rhogam (Injection) Medication Classification

RHO(D) IMMUNE GLOBULIN (Injection)

Rhogam (Injection) Brandname

Rhogam, Bayrho-D, Bayrho-D Full Dose, Micrhogam Ultra-Filtered, Winrho SDF, Rhophylac

Rhogam (Injection) is used for the Treatment

Rho(D) Immune Globulin (roe (D) im-MYOON GLOB-yoo-lin) Given to a pregnant woman whose blood type is Rho(D) negative to keep the baby's blood from interacting with the mother's. Also treats a blood cell disorder called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

When To Not Use Rhogam (Injection)

You should not receive Rho(D) immune globulin if you have had an allergic reaction to immune globulin.

How Should You Use Rhogam (Injection)

Proper Rhogam (Injection) Storage

Store Rhogam (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Rhogam (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Rhogam (Injection)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

  • Wait at least 3 months after you receive this medicine before you have any type of vaccine, including flu shots.

Rhogam (Injection) Warnings

  • Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have immune system disorders.
  • If you are receiving this medicine to treat ITP, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Rhogam (Injection) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Black, bloody, or tarry stools
  • Chills, fever
  • Lower back or side pain
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Pinpoint red spots on the skin
  • Problems urinating or urinating less often
  • Rash or hives
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Wheezing or trouble breathing, chest tightness
  • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
  • Headache
  • Joint pain
  • Pain where the injection is given
  • Tiredness

Rhogam (Injection) Ratings

Overall Rating:

3.5***~

 

(based on 2 reviews)

Effectiveness:

****~

Ease of Use:

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Overall Satisfaction:

***

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Reviews

Rhogam (Injection)
3.0

Effectiveness: *****

Ease of Use: ***

Overall Satisfaction: *

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Rakesh, Rakesh - 01/15/2014

i know was a little while ago when this hanpeped to you i am now going through a miscarriage myself they told me i had a blighted ovum at 10 weeks and i am supposed to be going into my second trimester on friday i think this is crazy how it took soo long to misscarryi have a 19 month old girl and i had a compleatly healthy pregnancyi knew i was pregnant with this one when i was 3 weeks so i got really excited about it but i was the same way in a sence i had 2 ultrasounds done and and bloodwork taken before they told me anything and when my doctor told me i tried to keep myself togeather until she left the room then i just bursted out crying uncontrollably it was really hard to wrap my head around it at first after i calmed down i had to get more bloodwork done to check my levels and she pretty much told me there was no baby and that nature would take it's course it's crazy to think as she was a mother with 3 children who has delivered babies for 15 years would have a little sympathy for me here but i guess not. it was really hard for me i had no one to talk to about it that day as my husband was at work so i just kindof mopd and cried all day and night trying not to show my feelings to much to my little girl because i didnt want her to see her mommy that way.the worst part about it is that i knew it was all over and i just had to wait and wait on my body to reject this baby and miscarry it naturally finally yesterday the miscarriage started with clots the size of my hand eww gross and i got dizzy and fainted and had hot spells this truly was not what i expected at all i am bleeding iand clotting in my opinion worse then after i had my daughter it is brutal i get up i clot sit down,walk, bend over, cough a little i clot it is crazy looking like a murder scene ughh cant wait till this is all over and it is pretty emotionaland ps i really injoyed your post it helped me a bit to know someone else has had these feelings in the same situation as myself thankyou i wrote this a couple days after i found out i thought i would post it I wish that you existed and that this wasn’t trueI wish the pain I have right now was not because of youI wish that you could have come hereI wish you could have had a nameI wish I never cried a tear Ill never be the sameNow I carry an empty wombNothing inside the sackI never even saw youI really want you backI never even heard your heartThis news that they have brought meHas torn me right apart I wish someone could seeEven though you were never thereI still believe you wereI still believe you have a chance to appearI still believe another ultrasound will see you bright and clearI still hope your hiding there for no one to seeI still hope that in early march you will be right here with meYou would have been so loved by all the ones who careYou would have had a sister with everything to shareYou would have had a daddy to play with all the timeYou would have had a mommy who could read you nursery rhymesif this is realityon the day you should have bornWe will be the ones to tearand the ones to mournWe are the ones who will wish you life on another daywhen that day does come to us we hope that you will stay