Gamma globulin

When a body is infected by bacteria or viruses, infection fighting proteins, known as antibody, are produced to fight the invasion. Gamma globulin products are made from these antibodies. Depending on the types of antibodies used, there are different types of Gamma Globulin pills.

●Applications of Gamma Globulins

Used in the treatment of diseases, such as agammaglobulinemia or hypogammaglobulinemia, measles, hepatitis A, polio, severe infections, thrombocytopenic purpura, Kawazaki disease, and in the prevention of hepatitis B and tetanus etc.

●About Gamma Globulin

Because gamma globulins are made from human blood, it is blood products. Even though gamma globulin products are carefully inspected and maintained, there is always a chance that unknown microorganism may have entered the products.
Attenuated vaccines will be less effective after receiving Gamma Globulin products.
Therefore, attenuated vaccines can not be received for 3 months after receiving Gamma Globulin products.
However, you can receive the vaccines of BCG, polio, and the inactivated vaccines (DPT, DT, Japanese encephalitis etc) at anytime.
Also, when receiving a large amount of Gamma Globulin for thrombocytopenic purpura and Kawasaki disease etc., 6 months wait is needed.
Measles can be prevented if the infected person receives Gamma Globulin within the first 6 days of contacting a measles patient or becomes vaccinated with measles vaccine within 3 days of contact.
However, it is usually unclear whether to receive the Gamma Globulin or measles vaccine when living in a group because the exact time of an infection is unknown.
Please consult your doctor before making a choice.