Drug details

HyperHep B (hepatitis b immune globulin (human))

type of Immune Globulins

HyperHEP B S/D [Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (Human)] is made from human plasma containing proteins that protect against the type B form of hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) used to prevent hepatitis B in people receiving a liver transplant, and in babies born to mothers infected with hepatitis B. HyperHEP B is also used to prevent hepatitis B in people who have been exposed to contaminated blood products, or through household or sexual contact with an infected person. HyperHEP B is not a vaccine.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• fever
• vomiting
• tiredness
• dizziness
• chills
• upset stomach
• injection site reactions (redness, pain, or tenderness)
• tremors or shaking
• back or joint pain

The following drugs are related to HyperHep B, either as a replacement or used together:

• Comvax (haemophilus b conjugate and hepatitis b vaccine)
• Epivir-HBV (lamivudine tablets and oral solution)