Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immune Globulin (RSV IG) (injectable): What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Rsv Ig
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using RSV IG?
 | Do not use RSV IG without first talking to your doctor if you have |
- kidney disease;
- diabetes;
- IgA deficiency; or
- had a previous allergic reaction to an immune globulin product.
You may not be able to use RSV IG, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
 | RSV IG is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use RSV IG without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. |
 | It is not known whether RSV IG passes into breast milk. Do not use RSV IG without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
| Last updated: | September 09, 2004 |
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