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ID10787
Therapeutic IDTh1183
Protein NameHepatitis B immune globulin
SequenceNA
Molecular WeightNA
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Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-life22-25 days
DescriptionLong-term hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) has been shown to reduce hepatitis B virus (HBV) reinfection in patients transplanted for hepatitis B. Infection with hepatitis B may lead to hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer. Therefore, the hepatitis-B vaccines are cancer-preventing vaccines. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the hepatitis B vaccine was the first anti-cancer vaccine. HBIG is prepared from the plasma of donors who have high antibody levels of the hepatitis B surface antigen. It is extracted from the Cohn fraction II. During the process, viruses are deactivated, and in the final steps, solvents used in the preparation are removed. The preparation is tested for absence of HIV, HCV, herpes virus, and reovirus.
Indication/DiseaseInvestigated for use/treatment in hepatitis (viral, B), liver transplant surgery, and pediatric indications.
PharmacodynamicsNA
Mechanism of ActionIn countries with high rates of hepatitis B infection, vaccination of newborns has not only reduced the risk of infection, but has also led to marked reduction in liver cancer.
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Drug InteractionNA
TargetHBsAg
Brand NameHepagam B
CompanyCangene Bio Pharma Inc.
Brand DescriptionCangene Bio Pharma Inc.
Prescribed ForHepaGam Bâ„¢, Hepatitis B Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), is indicated for the prevention of hepatitis B recurrence following liver transplantation, in HBsAg-positive liver transplant patients.
Chemical NameNA
Formulation50 mg/mL
Physical Appearance injection, solution
Route of Administrationintramuscular; intravenous
Recommended DosageBased upon the HepaGam B (hepatitis b immune globulin (human)) clinical trial, patients should receive 20,000 lU/dose [see Clinical Trials in Liver Transplant Patients]. The volume of each 20,000 IU dose should be calculated from the measured potency of the particular lot of HepaGam Bâ„¢ (Hepatitis B Immune Globulin Intravenous [Human]) as stamped on the vial label. The first dose should be administered concurrently with the grafting of the transplanted liver (the anhepatic phase) with subsequent dosing as recommended
ContraindicationIndividuals known to have anaphylactic or severe systematic reactions associated with the parenteral administration of human globulin preparations should not receive HepaGam B (hepatitis b immune globulin (human)) , (Hepatitis B Immune Globulin Intravenous [Human]), or any other human immune globulin. HepaGam B (hepatitis b immune globulin (human)) contains less than 40 micro-grams/mL of IgA. Individuals who are deficient in IgA may have the potential to develop IgA antibodies and have an anaphylactoid reaction. The physician must weigh the potential benefit of treatment with HepaGam B (hepatitis b immune globulin (human)) against the potential for hypersensitivity reactions. For postexposure prophylaxis indications, HepaGam B (hepatitis b immune globulin (human)) must be administered intramuscularly only. In patients who have severe thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder that would contraindicate intramuscular injections, HepaGam B (hepatitis b immune globulin (human)) should be given only if the expected benefits outweigh the potential risks.
Side EffectsThe most common expected adverse drug reactions for intravenous immune globulins like HepaGam B (hepatitis b immune globulin (human)) are chills, fever, headaches, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, arthralgia and moderate low back pain.
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