Note: This document contains side effect information about hepatitis b immune globulin. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name HepaGam B.
Applies to hepatitis b immune globulin: solution.
Serious side effects of HepaGam B
Along with its needed effects, hepatitis b immune globulin (the active ingredient contained in HepaGam B) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking hepatitis b immune globulin:
Rare
- Blurred vision
- confusion
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- sweating
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
- Chills
- cough
- difficult or labored breathing
- difficulty with swallowing
- dizziness
- fast heartbeat
- fever
- hives
- itching
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- shortness of breath
- skin rash
- tightness in the chest
- wheezing
Other side effects of HepaGam B
Some side effects of hepatitis b immune globulin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Back pain
- general feeling of discomfort
- headache
- muscle aches or pain
- nausea
- pain at the injection site
Less common
- Abdominal or stomach cramping
- burning, heat, and redness at the injection site
- diarrhea
- feeling as if you are going to vomit
- joint pain
Incidence not known
- Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
- cold sweats
- feeling cold
- flu-like symptoms
- upper abdominal or stomach pain
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to hepatitis b immune globulin: injectable solution, intramuscular solution.
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Hypotension
Postmarketing reports: Sinus tachycardia[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Postmarketing reports: Anaphylactoid reaction, hypersensitivity[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Nausea
Postmarketing reports: Abdominal pain upper, lipase increased[Ref]
Nervous system
Postmarketing reports: Dizziness, headache[Ref]
Other
Postmarketing reports: Chills, feeling cold, influenza like illness, pyrexia[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Postmarketing reports: Back pain[Ref]
Hepatic
Postmarketing reports: Transaminases increased[Ref]
Respiratory
Postmarketing reports: Dyspnea[Ref]
Dermatologic
Postmarketing reports: Cold sweat[Ref]
