Botulism Immune Globulin (Intravenous-Human) and Nitro-Bid Transdermal

• Generic Name: botulism immune globulin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: BabyBIG

Botulism immune globulin is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It contains the antibodies to help your body protect itself against infection caused by botulism toxin type A and B.

Botulism immune globulin is used to treat infant botulism caused by toxin type A or B. botulism immune globulin is used in children who are younger than 1 year old.

Botulism immune globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: ointment
• Other Brand Names: Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit, Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Rectiv

Nitroglycerin ointment or skin patch is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease. It does not work fast enough to relieve the pain of an angina attack that has already started.

Nitroglycerin belongs to the group of medicines called nitrates. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its work load. When used regularly on a long-term basis, this helps prevent angina attacks from occurring.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.