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AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection Substitute

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Composition:

ANTI RH D IMMUNOGLOBULIN-300MCG

Uses:

Prevention of rhesus disease

Medicinal Benefits:

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection contains 'Anti-D (Rh) immunoglobulin', which is used to prevent rhesus disease. AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is recommended for use in RhD-negative women who are carrying, just delivered, or have lost an RhD-positive baby. It is also recommended for RhD-negative women carrying RhD-positive babies if the pregnant woman has a severely complicated pregnancy, if the baby's RhD-positive blood passes into the mother's blood circulation, if the doctor needs to perform testing methods to identify fetal deformities, if the doctor is trying to move the baby from outside, or if the mother experiences abdominal trauma (injury to gut or stomach). AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is also administered during the third trimester of pregnancy if the pregnant woman's blood type is RhD negative. This is called routine antenatal anti-D prophylaxis. AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is also given to people who had mismatched transfusions (RhD-negative child or adult who have accidentally received RhD-positive blood).

FAQs

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is used to prevent rhesus disease.

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection contains ‘Anti-D (Rh) immunoglobulin’ which is an immunizing agent. AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection works by neutralizing the RhD positive antigens that may have entered an RhD negative person’s blood.

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is recommended for all pregnant women who are RhD negative if you haven’t been sensitized (already have antibodies against RhD antigen) to RhD antigen. It doesn’t offer life-long protection against rhesus disease, so AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is given every time you get pregnant if you are not sensitized.

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection may cause side-effects such as pain and tenderness at the injection site. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is not recommended in people who are allergic to human immunoglobulin, had vaccination (live vaccines) recently in the last 2 to 4 weeks, and had already sensitized (already have antibodies against RhD antigen).

Rhesus disease occurs if there is a mix of blood types of RhD positive and RhD negative. Rhesus factor type D (RhD) is a special characteristic of the human red blood cells. If the people carry the RhD factor, they are called RhD positive, and those who don’t carry the RhD factor are called the RhD negative. This disease can occur in the case of a pregnant woman when the mother is RhD negative and the baby is RhD positive and people who have received mismatched transfusion (RhD negative child or adult who have accidentally received RhD positive blood).

It is not recommended to take AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection if the person is allergic to any AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection ingredients, recently vaccinated (within the last 2 to 4 weeks), has immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with IgA antibodies, has blood clotting issues, or has thrombocytopenia (a low amount of platelets in your blood). Before starting this medicine, you should discuss your medical history with your doctor to ensure it is safe.

There is a 50% chance that a child will be Rh-positive if an Rh-negative woman has a partner who is Rh-positive.

The body can produce antibodies, but AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is needed during pregnancy or blood transfusions to prevent the mother's immune system from reacting to Rh-positive blood cells. This prevents the mother's immune system from making antibodies that could harm future pregnancies or cause complications.

It's usually given between 28-30 weeks of pregnancy under medical supervision. However, the doctor determines the best time for the AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection dose based on the Rh-negative pregnant women and the fetus’s health.

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is a medication containing antibodies (immunoglobulins). These antibodies help protect against certain viruses and prevent infections.

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is necessary only if you are Rh-negative and might be exposed to Rh-positive blood during pregnancy, childbirth, blood transfusions, or certain medical procedures. This injection prevents your immune system from attacking Rh-positive blood cells, which can help avoid complications in future pregnancies or transfusions.

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is usually administered by a healthcare professional, either (blood vein) intravenously or intramuscularly (muscle)

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection may interact with the vaccine taken against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and the vaccine taken against chickenpox (varicella), making them less effective. So, these vaccines should be delayed for at least three months after taking AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection.

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is given to prevent an Rh-negative mother's immune system from attacking Rh-positive blood cells from her baby. This helps to avoid complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and future pregnancies.

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is not specifically used to prevent miscarriage. It is designed to stop an Rh-negative mother's immune system from attacking her baby's Rh-positive blood cells, helping avoid complications in current and future pregnancies.

AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection is generally given in every pregnancy to Rh-negative mothers who might be carrying an Rh-positive baby. To prevent Rh-negative mother's immune system from attacking Rh-positive blood cells from her baby, helping to avoid complications in current and future pregnancies.

It's given to prevent the mother's immune system from reacting to Rh-positive blood cells, protecting future pregnancies. It does not affect the baby, as the antibodies have yet to develop in the baby.

The effect of AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection typically lasts around 12 weeks. However, this duration can vary depending on individual factors, such as dosage and overall health. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.

If you miss your appointment to get AntiD 300mcg/ml Injection, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible to reschedule and get the dose at the next appointment under the doctor's guidance.

You may experience mild and temporary pain at the injection site as a common side effect. However, if the pain persists or worsens, inform your doctor for relief.