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… Immune Globulin Last updated March 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File … against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins … reactions to Ig may include soreness and tenderness at the injection site. Allergic reactions (hives and swelling) may …
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… Filler Injections On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … swelling, or pain after the first day. You may need antibiotics right away. Bleeding or bruising. Before a … This includes aspirin, any other type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) , or vitamin E. Allergic …
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… Hepatitis B immune globulin Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … B infection. HBIg has large amounts of hepatitis B antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are … infected with hepatitis B virus by: Being poked with a used injection needle Being splashed in the mouth, nose or eyes …
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… Tetanus immune globulin Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File … that cause tetanus (lockjaw). TIg contains large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system makes …
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… Organ Transplants: Anti-Rejection Medicines On this page: Overview Related … immune cells for a short time. These medicines include anti-thymocyte globulin-equine and anti-thymocyte globulin-rabbit. They are …
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… Rabies immune globulin and vaccine Last updated September 1, 2018 … virus that causes rabies. RabIg contains large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are … vaccine you do not need to get RabIg. RabIg is given by injection into the area(s) surrounding the wound. It is …
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… High-Pressure Injection Wounds On this page: Overview Overview Puncture wounds caused by the injection of a substance under high pressure into the skin … oil, fuel, or other liquid solvents. Most high-pressure injection injuries affect the hands and fingers. These …
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… Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is … It Works Risks Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive technology … or needle aspiration guided by ultrasound. Sperm injection and transfer A tool is used to hold an egg in …
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… Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: Overview Overview Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce fever and … doctor before using NSAIDs if you take: Blood thinners (anticoagulants). Lithium. Diuretics (water pills). Medicine …
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… Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: About This … E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs NSAIDs …
