- Brand Name : BabyBIG
- Drug Class : Antidotes, Other
- Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Botulism Immune Globulin IV and How Does It Work?
Botulism Immune Globulin IV is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of infant botulism caused by toxin types A or B in patients below one year of age.
- Botulism Immune Globulin IV is available under the following different brand names: BabyBIG
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Botulism Immune Globulin IV?
Common side effects of Botulism Immune Globulin IV include:
- mild skin rash or redness on the baby’s face, chest, back, or stomach
- chills
- body aches
- wheezing
- vomiting
Serious side effects of Botulism Immune Globulin IV include:
- hives
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- tenderness, redness, warmth, cold feeling, or blue/purple appearance in the arms or legs
- fussiness
- blue lips
- pale skin
- little or no urination
- fewer wet diapers than usual
- yellowing of skin
- dark-colored urine
- confusion
- severe weakness
- vomiting
- loss of coordination or motor skills
- fever
- neck stiffness
- sensitivity to light
- weakness
- sleepiness
- vomiting
Rare side effects of Botulism Immune Globulin IV include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, light-headedness, or passing out
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.