Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immune Globulin, Human (RSV) (Injection) (Respigam) - Drugs Information, Side Effects, & Interactions

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immune Globulin, Human (RES-pi-ra-tor-ee sin-SISH-al VYE-rus im-MYOON GLOB-yoo-lin, HYOO-man)

Prevents serious lung infections caused by RSV in babies born prematurely or those who have lung problems.

Respigam
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

Your child should not receive this medicine if he or she has had an allergic reaction to RSV immune globulin or other immune globulin medicines.

Injectable

Your child's doctor will prescribe the exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other caregiver trained to give injections will give your child the shots.
This medicine is usually given once a month during the time of year that RSV is most common.

If a dose is missed:

Your child needs to receive these shots on a fixed schedule. If you must cancel an appointment, reschedule it as soon as possible.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

If your child receives any other type of vaccine (immunization), make sure the doctor or nurse knows that your child has received the RSV immune globulin.

Make sure your doctor knows if your child has lung or heart disease or has ever had heart surgery.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing, blue lips or skin
Drowsiness, fever, stiff muscles, discomfort in bright light, nausea and vomiting (up to 2 days after treatment)

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

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