Applies to rabies immune globulin, human: intramuscular solution.
Serious side effects
Along with its needed effects, rabies immune globulin, human 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 rabies immune globulin, human:
More common
- Body aches or pain
- chills
- cough
- difficulty in breathing
- ear congestion
- fever
- headache
- loss of voice
- nasal congestion
- runny nose
- sneezing
- sore throat
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
- Cloudy or bloody urine
- high blood pressure
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs
Other side effects
Some side effects of rabies immune globulin, human 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
- Dizziness
- joint pain
- muscle pain
- pain, soreness, tenderness, or stiffness at the injection site
Less common
- Fever
Rare
- Skin rash
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to rabies immune globulin, human: intramuscular solution.
General
The most common adverse events were injection site and skin reactions.[Ref]
Local
Rare (less than 0.1%): Injection site: swelling, pain, erythema, induration, warmth, pruritus, rash
Frequency not reported: Discomfort at injection site, soreness at injection site[Ref]
Dermatologic
Rare (less than 0.1%): Skin reaction, erythema, pruritus, skin rash
Frequency not reported: Angioneurotic edema, bruising[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Rare (less than 0.1%): Hypersensitivity, anaphylactic shock, allergic type reactions[Ref]
Other
Rare (less than 0.1%): Fever, malaise, chill, fatigue, influenza like illness
Frequency not reported: Mild temperature elevations, disabling pain that limited motion[Ref]
Renal
Rare (less than 0.1%): Nephrotic syndrome[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Rare (less than 0.1%): Tachycardia, hypotension[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Rare (less than 0.1%): Arthralgia
Frequency not reported: Compartment syndrome, infiltration of wounds[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Rare (less than 0.1%): Nausea, vomiting[Ref]
Nervous system
Rare (less than 0.1%): Headache[Ref]
Immunologic
Frequency not reported: Sensitization to repeated injections[Ref]
