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Varicella-zoster Immunoglobulin

Unknown

Indications

  • Post-exposure prophylaxis of varicella-zoster infection [neonates exposed to maternal chickenpox 7 days before or after delivery] for varicella-zoster immunoglobulin

Safety Information

Cautions

-zoster immunoglobulin Ensure adequate hydration before initiation of infusion; interference with live virus vaccines; renal insufficiency; risk factors for thromboembolic events Cautions, further inf...

Side Effects

-zoster immunoglobulin Frequency not known Arthralgia; chills; fever; headache; hypersensitivity; hypotension; malaise; nausea; skin reactions; tachycardia; vomiting...

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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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