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==General==
==General==
*Type:  
*Type: Immune Globulin
*Dosage Forms:
*Routes of Administration: IM, IV
*Routes of Administration:
*Common Trade Names: RhoGAM, WinRho
*Common Trade Names:  


==Adult Dosing==
==Adult Dosing==
===[[Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy (less than 20wks)|1st Trimester (<13weeks) Vaginal Bleeding]]===
*50 microgm IM<ref>RhD alloimmunization: Prevention in pregnant and postpartum patients. Uptodate. Accessed 2/4/21</ref>
**There is no harm in giving the standard 300 microgram dose, which is more readily available
===[[Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy (greater than 20wks)|2nd & 3rd Trimester Vaginal Bleeding]]===
*300 microgm IM once and send Kleihauer-Betke test
**Within 72hrs give additional 300 microgm/15 ml Rh-positive blood


==Pediatric Dosing==
==Pediatric Dosing==
 
*Same as adult dosing above
==Special Populations==
==Special Populations==
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]:
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: C
*[[Lactation risk categories|Lactation risk]]:
**Animal studies have not been conducted, though available evidence suggest that administration of RhIG during pregnancy does not harm fetus<ref>ACOG practice bulletin. Prevention of Rh D alloimmunization. Number 4, May 1999 (replaces educational bulletin Number 147, October 1990). Clinical management guidelines for obstetrician-gynecologists. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1999; 66(1):63-70. [PubMed 10458556]</ref>
*[[Lactation risk categories|Lactation risk]]:  
**Caution advised while breastfeeding, however no adverse events observed
*Renal Dosing
*Renal Dosing
**Adult
**No dosage adjustments
**Pediatric
*Hepatic Dosing
*Hepatic Dosing
**Adult
**No dosage adjustments
**Pediatric
 
==Indications==
*For <b> risk</b> of fetal maternal hemorrhage, such as blunt abdominal trauma
*Risk = >4-12wks
*Duration effect: 12wks
*Also given to Rh- male trauma patients who receive O+ blood to prevent future reaction with O+ transfusions<ref>Miraflor, E, et al. Emergency uncrossmatched transfusion effect on blood type alloantibodies. J Trauma. 2012; 72:48-53.</ref>


==Contraindications==
==Contraindications==
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==Adverse Reactions==
==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
===Serious===
 
*[[Anaphylaxis]]
*Viral transmission risk
*Acute intravascular hemolysis in patients with [[ITP]]
*[[Acute transfusion reaction]]
===Common===
===Common===
*Fever
*Injection site reaction
*Headache
*Myalgias
*Fatigue


==Pharmacology==
==Pharmacology==
*Half-life:  
*Half-life: Approximately 30 days
*Metabolism:  
*Metabolism: Unknown
*Excretion:  
*Excretion: Unknown
*Mechanism of Action:
*Mechanism of Action:  
**Exact mechanism unknown
**Prevents isoimmunization by suppressing immune response by Rh negative individuals against Rh positive blood cells


==Comments==
==Comments==
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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Vaginal Bleeding (Main)]]
*[[Vaginal Bleeding (Main)]]
==External Links==
*https://www.fda.gov/media/75013/download


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Pharmacology]]
[[Category:OB/GYN]]
[[Category:OBGYN]]
 
==Background==
*For fetal maternal hemorrhage
*Risk = >4-12wks
*Also given to Rh- male trauma patients who receive O+ blood to prevent future reaction with O+ transfusions<ref>Miraflor, E, et al. Emergency uncrossmatched transfusion effect on blood type alloantibodies. J Trauma. 2012; 72:48-53.</ref>
 
==Treatment==
*1st Trimester (through 12weeks)
**--> give 50 microgm IM
***(although there is no harm in giving the standard 300 microgram dose, which is more readily available)
*2nd & 3rd Trimester
**--> give 300 microgm IM once and send Kleihauer-Betke test
**--> within 72hrs give additional 300 microgm/15 ml Rh-positive  blood

Latest revision as of 11:48, 26 December 2021

General

  • Type: Immune Globulin
  • Routes of Administration: IM, IV
  • Common Trade Names: RhoGAM, WinRho

Adult Dosing

1st Trimester (<13weeks) Vaginal Bleeding

  • 50 microgm IM[1]
    • There is no harm in giving the standard 300 microgram dose, which is more readily available

2nd & 3rd Trimester Vaginal Bleeding

  • 300 microgm IM once and send Kleihauer-Betke test
    • Within 72hrs give additional 300 microgm/15 ml Rh-positive blood

Pediatric Dosing

  • Same as adult dosing above

Special Populations

  • Pregnancy Rating: C
    • Animal studies have not been conducted, though available evidence suggest that administration of RhIG during pregnancy does not harm fetus[2]
  • Lactation risk:
    • Caution advised while breastfeeding, however no adverse events observed
  • Renal Dosing
    • No dosage adjustments
  • Hepatic Dosing
    • No dosage adjustments

Indications

  • For risk of fetal maternal hemorrhage, such as blunt abdominal trauma
  • Risk = >4-12wks
  • Duration effect: 12wks
  • Also given to Rh- male trauma patients who receive O+ blood to prevent future reaction with O+ transfusions[3]

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug
  • Prior sensitization of mother
  • Known Rh-negative father
  • Known Rh-negative fetus (from cord blood)

Adverse Reactions

Serious

Common

  • Fever
  • Injection site reaction
  • Headache
  • Myalgias
  • Fatigue

Pharmacology

  • Half-life: Approximately 30 days
  • Metabolism: Unknown
  • Excretion: Unknown
  • Mechanism of Action:
    • Exact mechanism unknown
    • Prevents isoimmunization by suppressing immune response by Rh negative individuals against Rh positive blood cells

Comments

See Also

External Links

References

  1. RhD alloimmunization: Prevention in pregnant and postpartum patients. Uptodate. Accessed 2/4/21
  2. ACOG practice bulletin. Prevention of Rh D alloimmunization. Number 4, May 1999 (replaces educational bulletin Number 147, October 1990). Clinical management guidelines for obstetrician-gynecologists. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1999; 66(1):63-70. [PubMed 10458556]
  3. Miraflor, E, et al. Emergency uncrossmatched transfusion effect on blood type alloantibodies. J Trauma. 2012; 72:48-53.