Hepatitis B immune globulin and Y-90 Zevalin

• Generic Name: hepatitis b immune globulin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: HepaGam B, HepaGam B NovaPlus, Hyperhep B, Nabi-HB, H-BIG, Hyperhep, Bayhep B, Nabi-HB NovaPlus

Hepatitis B immune globulin is made from human plasma containing proteins that protect against the type B form of hepatitis (inflammation of the liver).

Hepatitis B immune globulin is used to prevent hepatitis B in people receiving a liver transplant, and in babies born to mothers infected with hepatitis B. It is also used to prevent hepatitis B in people who have been exposed to hepatitis B through contaminated blood products, sexual contact with an infected person, or living in a home with an infected person.

Hepatitis B immune globulin is not a vaccine. Therefore it will not provide long-term protection from hepatitis B. For long-term protection you must receive a hepatitis B vaccine such as Engerix-B, Recombivax HB, or Twinrix.

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

• Generic Name: ibritumomab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Y-90 Zevalin, In-111 Zevalin

Y-90 Zevalin is a protein that targets white blood cells in the body. When this medicine is attached to a radioactive chemical, the radiation is delivered directly to the tumor (lymphoma).

Y-90 Zevalin is used in combination with other medicines to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Y-90 Zevalin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.