The development of side effects depends on the size of the dose and the rate of administration of the drug.The likelihood of side effects decreases with a decrease in the rate of administration of the drug.
According to numerous studies of immunoglobulin preparations for intravenous administration the following side effects are possible:
- flu-like syndrome: chills, headache, hyperthermia;
- On the part of the digestive system: nausea, vomiting;
- on the part of the cardiovascular system: lowering blood pressure (BP), rarely-collapse.
In isolated cases, it is possible to develop reversible aseptic, meningitis, transient hemolytic anemia, hemolysis, acute renal failure and hypercreatinemia.
Since there is evidence that the administration of a high dose of immunoglobulin leads to a relative increase in blood viscosity, there is a relationship between intravenous immunoglobulin administration and thromboembolism, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis, especially in at-risk groups.
Individuals with altered reactivity may develop allergic reactions of various types, and in exceptionally rare cases - anaphylactic shock, in this connection, those who received the drug,should be under medical supervision. In the room where the drug is administered, there should be antishock therapy.