Monograph Details
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Hematology
> Immune-mediated blood disorders
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BAYRHO-D MINI-DOSE |
| Manufacturer |
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Bayer Corp, Pharmaceutical Div. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Generic Name |
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Rho(D) immune globulin human 50micrograms; for IM inj. |
| Also |
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• BAYRHO-D FULL DOSE
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| Indications |
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Prevention of Rho(D) sensitization following termination of pregnancies up to 12 weeks gestation. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Each syringe (approx. 50micrograms) prevents sensitization to 2.5mL of Rh positive red blood cells. Give IM up to 12 weeks' gestation, within 3 hours of an Rh incompatible delivery, miscarriage, or abortion. |
| Contraindications |
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Rho(D) positive patients. Pregnancy (Cat.C). |
| Precautions |
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Live vaccines. Have epinephrine available. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Local reactions. |
| How Supplied |
Full Dose (single-dose syringes and vials)—1, 10
Mini-Dose (single-dose syringes)—10 |
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