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Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin

Vaccines

Description

Hepatitis B immune globulin (Human) injection is used to prevent hepatitis B from occurring again in HBsAg-positive liver transplant patients who have had liver transplants. This medicine also helps keep you from getting sick if you have been exposed to hepatitis B virus.Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin-VF is indicated for post-exposure prophylaxis in persons who did not…

Mechanism of action

The exact mechanism of passive immunization is unknown; HBIG may block HBV entry and binding to hepatocytes, neutralize circulating HBV and target HBV-infected cells through an antibody-mediated immune response.

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Mechanism of action

The exact mechanism of passive immunization is unknown; HBIG may block HBV entry and binding to hepatocytes, neutralize circulating HBV and target HBV-infected cells through an antibody-mediated immune response.

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