What is the main ingredient of a RhoGAM shot injection?

RhoGAM is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease.

What is WinRho made of?

Globulin (WinRho®). WinRho® is made from human blood donor proteins and is a type of plasma protein product. WinRho® is injected into the muscle with a needle or into a vein through an intravenous line.

Does RhoGAM have mercury?

Preservative-containing RhoGAM contained thimerosal at 0.003%, or 30 micrograms per milliliter. Thimerosal is about 50% ethyl mercury by weight. Hence, a patient who had received a dose of RhoGAM (0.7 ml on average) would have received 10.5 micrograms of ethyl mercury.

Who manufactures RhoGAM?

Rhophylac is manufactured by CSL Limited. RhoGAM and MICRhoGam are brand names of Kedrion Biopharma.

What does Rho immune globulin refer to?

Rh immune globulin (WinRho) is a blood product that is given when you’re at risk of forming antibodies. This can happen if you’re Rh negative and are pregnant, or could someday become pregnant. Antibodies are proteins your body makes to protect itself when it reacts with something that it doesn’t recognize.

How does RhoGAM prevent HDN?

If a mother is Rh-negative and has not been sensitized, she is usually given a drug called Rh immunoglobulin, or RhoGAM. This specially developed blood product prevents an Rh-negative mother’s antibodies from reacting to her baby’s Rh-positive red blood cells.

Is WinRho a vaccine?

Rh immune globulin (WinRho® SDF) and the influenza vaccine.

Is WinRho a live vaccine?

What should I avoid while receiving WinRho SDF? Do not receive a “live” vaccine for at least 3 months after treatment with WinRho SDF. The vaccine may not work as well during this time, and may not fully protect you from disease.

Is RhoGAM a blood derivative?

RhoGAM. Rhesus (Rho[D]) immune globulin is a hyperimmune plasma derivative directed at red blood cells positive for Rh antigen (D antigen).

Can RhoGAM be harmful?

RhoGAM side effects are usually mild and don’t harm the baby or affect breastfeeding. They might include swelling and/or redness at the injection site, itching at the injection site, and mild fever. Less common side-effects can include allergic reaction, headache, joint or muscle pain, and fatigue.

What is the generic name for RhoGAM?

RhoGAM (rhod immune globulin human) is a sterilized solution made from human blood used to prevent an immune response to Rh positive blood in people with an Rh negative blood type.

How is RhoGAM manufactured?

RhoGAM is made with human plasma, or the yellow, straw-colored portion of the blood that transports antibodies. This plasma is collected from 500 donors at our KEDPLASMA facility. 1 Most of our donors have been donating for 5 years, with some donating for more than 30 years.