Who should not take HYQVIA?

Do not take HYQVIA if you: Are allergic to IgG, hyaluronidase, other blood products, or any ingredient in HYQVIA.

What should I avoid while taking HYQVIA?

HYQVIA can make vaccines (like measles/mumps/rubella or chickenpox vaccines) not work as well for you. Before you get any vaccines, tell your HCP that you take HYQVIA.

What should I tell my HCP before I start using or while using HYQVIA?

Tell your HCP if you: Have or had any kidney, liver, or heart problems or history of blood clots because HYQVIA can make these problems worse. Have IgA deficiency or a history of severe allergic reactions to IgG or other blood products. Are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or are breast feeding. It is not known whether HYQVIA can harm the unborn baby or breastfed infant.

Starting Infusions

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Infusing HyQvia
Starting Infusions

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HyQvia [Immune Globulin Infusion 10% (Human) with Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase] can be infused every 3 to 4 weeks in the stomach or thighs, in 1 or 2 infusion sites, at home or in your physician’s office. Talk to your doctor about what’s best for you.

If you’re new to HyQvia, this section is for you.

Lean on your healthcare team. They’re there to support you and help you learn, and that’s so important so you feel prepared for the process of before, during, and after infusing HyQvia. The Detailed Instructions for Infusion Administration included in the Information for Patients is also a useful resource.

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Before the infusion

Do not use HyQvia at home until you get instructions and training from your healthcare professional.

Always follow the directions provided to you by your healthcare provider regarding the dose, schedule, and how to infuse HyQvia
Choose a less busy day and plan ahead to avoid disruptions while you’re infusing
Set up your supplies in a clean area and carefully read the instructions provided to you
Allow HyQvia to reach room temperature (this may take up to 60 minutes). Do not apply heat or place in microwave
You can store HyQvia in the refrigerator (36° to 46°F [2° to 8°C]) for up to 36 months. Do not freeze
HyQvia can be stored at room temperature (up to 77°F [25°C]) for up to 3 months, during the first 24 months from the date of manufacturing printed on the carton. Do not return HyQvia to the refrigerator if you take it out to room temperature
When storing HyQvia, be sure to keep it in the box to protect it from light

During the infusion

Get comfortable and try to relax
Local infusion-site reactions such as mild to moderate pain, temporary soft pancake-like swelling, itching, and skin redness are common with HyQvia
- Swelling may last 1 to 3 days, due to the volume of fluid infused
- Other infusion-site reactions generally go away within a few hours
- Local reactions are less likely after the first few infusions
In addition to local reactions, most common side effects may include headache, fatigue, nausea, fever, and vomiting
If side effects increase in severity or persist for more than a few days, call your physician or hospital emergency services immediately
Never infuse HyQvia into or around an infected or red swollen area
Let your doctor know if you experience any leakage at your infusion site

If any of the following problems occur after starting HyQvia, stop the infusion immediately and contact your healthcare provider or call emergency services:

Hives, swelling in the mouth or throat, itching, trouble breathing, wheezing, fainting, or dizziness. These could be signs of a serious allergic reaction
Bad headache with nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, fever, and sensitivity to light. These could be signs of irritation and swelling of the lining around your brain
Reduced urination, sudden weight gain, or swelling in your legs. These could be signs of a kidney problem
Pain, swelling, warmth, redness, or a lump in your legs or arms, other than at the infusion site(s). These could be signs of a blood clot
Brown or red urine, fast heart rate, yellow skin or eyes. These could be signs of a liver or blood problem
Chest pain or trouble breathing, blue lips or extremities. These could be signs of a serious heart or lung problem
Fever over 100°F. This could be a sign of an infection

These are not all of the possible side effects for HyQvia. Talk to your healthcare professional about any side effects that bother you or that don’t go away.

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After the infusion

Record your infusion time, date, dose, infusion-site location, and any reactions you may experience in your infusion log
Make sure to follow up with your physician routinely