Immune globulin (intramuscular) IGIM and Pronestyl injection

• Generic Name: immune globulin intramuscular
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: GamaSTAN S/D, BayGam, Biogam, GamaSTAN, BayGam

Immune globulin is a sterile solution made from human plasma. It contains antibodies that protect you against infection from various diseases.

Immune globulin intramuscular (IGIM, for injection into a muscle) is used to prevent infection with hepatitis A in people who travel to areas where this disease is common. IGIM will not prevent hepatitis B.

IGIM is also used to help prevent infection after exposure to measles, chickenpox (varicella), or rubella.

IGIM should not be used in place of routine vaccination against polio, varicella, mumps, or rubella.

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

• Generic Name: procainamide
• Dosage Forms: Tablets USP and Capsules USP
• Other Brand Names: Pronestyl, Procan SR, Pronestyl-SR, Procanbid

Pronestyl affects the way your heart beats.

Pronestyl is used to help keep the heart beating normally in people with certain heart rhythm disorders of the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow out of the heart).

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