Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

Anti-infective Antitoxins and Immunoglobulins

Availability:

Rx

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Form:

Solution for injection

HEPATITIS B IMMUNE GLOBULIN (hep uh TAHY tis B im MUNE GLOB yoo lin) reduces the risk of infections caused by the hepatitis B virus. It is still possible to get hepatitis B after receiving this medication, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off an infection.