OPTIGAM RECALL

[melanie]

Dannys infused with OPtigam walgreens called me today and said it was recalled for blood clotting OMG Hes had 11 infusions 8 with OPtigam I cant find the article anywhere..We are going to use gamaguard instead

 

Melanie

[thereishope]

Is this it?

 

FDA issues recalls for Epogen/Procrit and Octagam

 

http://www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Pharmacy_News&template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=24382

[melanie]

Yes Thanks Vicki I hope this isnt bad.They said if anything was to happen it would have already (still I dont feel good)

 

Melanie

[nevergiveup]

Scary, I worry everytime my dd gets ivig. I am glad he is ok.

[melanie]

Of corse he woke up with cramps in his calves.Now Im thinking he has blood clots whats the test for that

 

Melanie

[tpotter]

Check with the doctor. But, more than likely it's either not enough calcium or potassium.

 

Good luck.