Human Hepatitis B Virus Immune Globulin

ATC Code J06BB04

Human Hepatitis B Virus Immune Globulin

Definition

A preparation containing immunoglobulin (Igs), mainly immunoglobulin G (IgG), against hepatitis B virus (HBV), with potential immunizing and anti-viral activities. The hepatitis B IgG is isolated from donors expressing antibodies to hepatitis B surface antigen. Upon administration of human HBV immune globulin, it may provide passive immunization against HBV, and may help prevent or treat infection by HBV.

Also known as HepaGam B, Hepatect CP, Human HBV Immune Globulin, HUMAN HEPATITIS B VIRUS IMMUNE GLOBULIN, HyperHep B, Zutectra — per NCIT

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Indications

Disease Relation Source
Hepatitis B may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)