The development of adverse reactions depends on the size of the dose and the rate of administration of the drug.
According to numerous studies of preparations of immunoglobulins for intravenous administration, the following side effects are possible:
- disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissues: urticaria, rashes, itching, skin lesions;
- general disorders and disorders at the injection site: chills, fatigue, fever, asthenia, flu-like condition (chills, headache, dizziness, hyperthermia, myalgia), chest pain, general malaise, pain at the injection site;
- On the part of the digestive system: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia;
- from the side of the cardiovascular system: arterial hypotension, tachycardia, cyanosis, dyspnea. Rarely expressed decrease in arterial pressure, loss of consciousness, 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 extremely rare cases, anaphylactic shock, and therefore, those who receive the drug should be under medical supervision for an hour. In the room where the drug is administered, there should be antishock therapy.