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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Wockhardt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

IMMUNIZING AGENTS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

S.C.O. - 177, Sector 38-C, Chandigarh
Other Info - IG94911

FAQs

The Igwok Solution for Infusion contains 'Human normal immunoglobulin', which helps restore the deficient immunoglobulins or antibodies in the body. Antibodies are an essential part of the immune system that helps to reduce infection and inflammation. They act by identifying, attacking, and thereby destroying the antigen or foreign body that has entered or is present in the body.

Igwok Solution for Infusion may alter some blood test results for a certain time, so inform your doctor that you have Igwok Solution for Infusion before undergoing blood tests. Taking any vaccines (especially live vaccines) at least three months after taking Igwok Solution for Infusion is not recommended as this medicine may make the vaccines less effective.

Igwok Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in patients with diabetes if this medicine is given as an infusion, as it may alter blood sugar levels. Igwok Solution for Infusion doesn’t contain sugar; however, it can be diluted in a special sugar solution before giving the infusion.

Igwok Solution for Infusion is usually well-tolerated. However, some patients may experience side effects such as swelling or hardening at the injection site and headache, pain in the face, back, arms, legs, joints, or neck, fever, flu-like illness (runny nose and sore throat), blisters in the mouth, and throat, and throat tightness. If any side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is a condition in which there is a decrease in antibody levels in the body due to decreased ability or inability to produce enough antibodies. It can be present from birth (primary) or acquired during the later stages of life (secondary).

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Igwok Solution for Infusion may not interact with alcohol. However, limit or avoid consumption of alcohol to avoid possible side effects.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before receiving Igwok Solution for Infusion. Your doctor will assess the benefits and the risks before prescribing.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before receiving Igwok Solution for Infusion. Your doctor will assess the benefits and the risks before prescribing.

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Driving

Caution

Igwok Solution for Infusion may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy after receiving this medicine.

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Liver

Caution

Igwok Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose if necessary based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Igwok Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose if necessary based on your condition.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Igwok Solution for Infusion can be safely used in children when prescribed.

About Igwok Solution for Infusion

Igwok Solution for Infusion belongs to the class of medications called ‘immunising agents’ used to treat immunoglobulin (antibody) deficiency and certain inflammatory disorders. It is used to treat immunoglobulin deficiency in people with primary immunodeficiency or PID (present from birth) and secondary immunodeficiency or SID (developed in the later stages of life). Igwok Solution for Infusion is also used to treat inflammatory disorders such as primary immune thrombocytopenia (reduced number of platelets), Guillain-Barre syndrome (short-term inflammation of the peripheral nerves causing weakness of legs and upper limbs), Kawasaki disease (inflammation of blood vessels in children), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy or CIDP (long-term inflammation of peripheral nerves), and multifocal motor neuropathy (progressive disease leading to weakness of arms and legs).

Igwok Solution for Infusion contains ‘Human normal immunoglobulin’, which replaces the deficient antibodies necessary to act against infections and inflammation. It works exactly as the immunoglobulins present in the body. Immunoglobulins are an essential part of the immune system, which recognises the antigens or foreign elements in the body and aids in their destruction. It also helps to reduce inflammation by improving immunity.

Igwok Solution for Infusion will be administered by a trained healthcare professional; hence do not self-administer. This may cause side effects such as swelling or hardening at the injection site and headache, pain in the face, back, arms, legs, joints, or neck, fever, flu-like illness (runny nose and sore throat), blisters in the mouth, and throat, and throat tightness. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of the side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Igwok Solution for Infusion if you are allergic to any of its contents or have blood clotting disorders. Before taking Igwok Solution for Infusion, inform your doctor if you have had any vaccinations recently or have already had this product recently. Igwok Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in people with immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency (IgA is a type of antibody that protects against infections). Igwok Solution for Infusion is probably safe when given to children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Igwok Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in elderly people. Igwok Solution for Infusion may not interact with alcohol. Igwok Solution for Infusion may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

Uses of Igwok Solution for Infusion

Immunoglobulin deficiency and inflammatory disorders such as primary immune thrombocytopenia, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Kawasaki disease, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, and multifocal motor neuropathy.

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Medicinal Benefits

Igwok Solution for Infusion acts by replacing the deficient antibodies that are necessary to act against infections and inflammation. It works exactly as the immunoglobulins present in the body. Immunoglobulins are an important part of the immune system, which recognizes the antigens or foreign elements in the body and causes their destruction. It is used to treat immunoglobulin deficiency in people with primary immunodeficiency or PID (present from birth) and secondary immunodeficiency or SID (developed in the later stages of life). Igwok Solution for Infusion is also used to treat inflammatory disorders such as primary immune thrombocytopenia (reduced number of platelets), Guillain-Barre syndrome (short-term inflammation of the peripheral nerves causing weakness of legs and upper limbs), Kawasaki disease (inflammation of blood vessels in children), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy or CIDP (long-term inflammation of peripheral nerves), and multifocal motor neuropathy (progressive disease leading to weakness of arms and legs).

Directions for Use

A trained healthcare professional will administer Igwok Solution for Infusion, so do not self-administer. The injection is given subcutaneously (under the skin), whereas infusion is given via intravenous (into the vein) route.

Side Effects of Igwok Solution for Infusion

  • Swelling or hardening at the injection site
  • Headache
  • Pain in the face, back, arms, legs, joints, or neck
  • Fever
  • Flu-like illness (runny nose and sore throat)
  • Blisters in the mouth and throat
  • Throat tightness

Drug Warnings

Igwok Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in people with immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency (IgA is a type of antibody that protects against infections) as there is an increased risk of allergic reactions. Igwok Solution for Infusion may cause a sudden fall in blood pressure with an allergic reaction, including shock, even in patients who have tolerated previous treatment with this medicine. So, it is advised to monitor patients during infusion and at least 20 min after the infusion. If you develop a severe headache, drowsiness, fever, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, nausea, and vomiting after Igwok Solution for Infusion, inform your doctor immediately. It may signify aseptic meningitis syndrome (severe inflammation of the brain's linings). Igwok Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in people with obesity or overweight, diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), hypovolemia (low blood volume), and blood clotting disorders, as there is a risk of developing a blood clot (very rare effect of Igwok Solution for Infusion). So, inform your doctor if you notice any sign of a blood clot, such as pain, swelling and unusual warmth of a limb, weakness on one side of the body, confusion, sudden shortness of breath, chest pain worsening on deep breathing, and difficulty speaking. Igwok Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems or who have taken medicines that may harm kidneys (nephrotoxic drugs) as Igwok Solution for Infusion may cause problems with kidney function in these people. In rare cases, Igwok Solution for Infusion may cause non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs' air spaces, which is a non-heart related condition). In such cases, patients may experience breathing difficulty, bluish skin, and very low oxygen levels in the blood.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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  • ETHACRYNIC ACID
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  • VARICELLA (LIVE ATTENUATED)

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Special Advise

  • Igwok Solution for Infusion should not be given intravenously.
  • The side effects can be reduced or sometimes avoided by giving the Igwok Solution for Infusion at a slow rate.
  • The patient should be observed during the whole infusion and for at least 20 min after giving the Igwok Solution for Infusion to exclude any development of the allergic reaction.
  • It is strongly recommended that each time a dose of Igwok Solution for Infusion is given, the name and batch number of the medicine should be recorded to maintain a record of the batches used.
  • Igwok Solution for Infusion may alter some blood test results for a certain time, so inform your doctor that you have Igwok Solution for Infusion before undergoing blood tests.
  • Igwok Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in patients with diabetes as it may alter blood sugar levels. Igwok Solution for Infusion doesn’t contain sugar; however, it can be diluted in a special sugar solution before giving the infusion.
  • Do not take any vaccines (especially live vaccines) at least three months after taking Igwok Solution for Infusion as this medicine may make the vaccine less effective. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet that includes grains,  fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and dairy products. 
  • Stay active and do moderate exercises every day. Maintain a normal weight.
  • Get enough sleep, as sleep and immunity are closely related.
  • Limit intake of sugar-rich foods or drinks.
  • Stay hydrated. 
  • Practice good hygiene.
  • Manage stress levels. 

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