Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection

Description

Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection helps to protect you against hepatitis B (a virus that damages the liver). It is used to prevent hepatitis B after exposure to contaminated blood through sexual contact, accidental needle prick injury, from an infected mother to her newborn or after a liver transplant. Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection is normally given along with the hepatitis B vaccine. It comes from human blood plasma and is given by an injection into a large muscle such as your thigh or buttock. Your doctor will inject the prescribed dose after analyzing your condition. It should be given as soon as possible after the risk of infection is identified. If it is delayed too long, it may not be effective. This medicine is not a vaccine and will not provide long-term protection from hepatitis B. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects like flushing, gastrointestinal disturbance (stomach pain and upset, nausea, vomiting), headache, dizziness, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, and redness). If you get any of these, or other reactions, or just feel unwell, you should tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Any serious reaction to the injection is rare. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, any problems with blood clotting and if you have recently had, or plan to have a vaccination. It is not known whether this medicine is completely safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor.

Introduction

In Prevention of Hepatitis B infection Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection is used to protect against infection by the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by a virus. It can be spread from a mother to her newborn baby, by sharing needles and other equipment during drug use, by having sex with an infected person, by having a tattoo or body piercing and by sharing contaminated toothbrushes or razors. Hepatitis B can be serious, but it does not always cause obvious symptoms. Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection is given by an injection into a muscle as soon as possible after exposure to a risk and will help prevent infection. It is recommended for all infants and children up to age 18 years and adults in high-risk groups. This medicine does not work if you already have hepatitis B.

Benefits

Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection is generally given with vaccines. Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection contains chemicals that protect the patient against infections.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Fovepta 200IU Solution for Injection is recommended.