Gamma IV Injection Information

Gamma IV Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. Other than this, Gamma IV Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Gamma IV Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Gamma IV Injection are Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Fever. Some other side effects of Gamma IV Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Gamma IV Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Gamma IV Injection has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gamma IV Injection related warnings talks about Gamma IV Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Gamma IV Injection contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Gamma IV Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gamma IV Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Gamma I.V. Benefits & Uses
Gamma I.V. Dosage & How to Take
Gamma I.V. Side Effects
Gamma I.V. Related Warnings
Gamma I.V. Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Gamma I.V.
Gamma I.V. Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Gamma IV Injection Benefits & Uses

Gamma IV Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Gamma IV Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Kawasaki Disease Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Kawasaki Disease Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gamma IV Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Gamma IV Injection safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Gamma IV on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Gamma IV Injection safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Gamma IV in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Gamma IV is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Gamma IV Injection on the Kidneys?

Gamma IV may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gamma IV Injection on the Liver?

Information about safety of Gamma IV for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Gamma IV Injection on the Heart?

Gamma IV may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Gamma IV Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gamma IV Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergies
Kidney Disease
Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Gamma IV Injection

Is this Gamma IV Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gamma IV Injection has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Gamma IV Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Gamma IV Injection only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Gamma IV Injection for mental disorders.

No

Gamma IV Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gamma IV Injection

There is no information on the effects of taking Gamma IV Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gamma IV Injection

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gamma IV Injection with alcohol.

Unknown