Immune globulin and hyaluronidase Subcutaneous and Zafirlukast

• Generic Name: hyaluronidase / immune globulin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Hyqvia

Immune globulin and recombinant human hyaluronidase injection is used to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI) in adults.

Immune globulin injection belongs to a group of medicines known as immunizing agents. It is used to prevent or treat diseases that occur when your body has a weak immune system. Immune globulin contains antibodies that make your immune system stronger. Hyaluronidase injection is a spreading substance that helps improve the uptake of immune globulin into the body.

Immune globulin and hyaluronidase is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: zafirlukast
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Accolate

Zafirlukast is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in asthma symptoms.

Zafirlukast is used for chronic treatment of asthma, and to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 5 years old.

Do not give zafirlukast to a child younger than 5 years without a doctor's advice.

Zafirlukast may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.