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hepatitis A immune globulin
Indications:
- temporary, prophylactic passive immunity in persons > 40 years of age or immunocompromised individuals
- travelers to endemic areas within 2 weeks
- hepatitis A exposure
Contraindications:
- not indicated for treatment of active hepatitis A infection
General
immune globulin (Gamastan, Gamimune N, Gammagard, Gammar, Sandoglobulin, Venoglobulin-I, Venoglobulin-S, ISG, Vivaglobulin, Gamunex, Privigen, Gammaplex, Flebogamma, Gammaked, Bivigam, Carimune, Hizentra)
References
- Nelson NP, Link-Gelles R, Hofmeister MG et al
Update: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for
Use of Hepatitis A Vaccine for Postexposure Prophylaxis and for Preexposure
Prophylaxis for International Travel.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2018 Nov 2;67(43):1216-1220.
PMID: 30383742 PMCID: PMC6319798 Free PMC article