Rhogam
Rhogam
Rhogam (pronounced: roh-gam), also known as Rho(D) immune globulin, is a medication used to prevent Rh disease in pregnancy and other complications related to Rhesus D antigen incompatibility.
Pronunciation
Rhogam is pronounced as "roh-gam".
Etymology
The term "Rhogam" is derived from the Rho(D) antigen it targets and the immune globulin it contains. The "gam" part of the name is an abbreviation for "immune globulin".
Usage
Rhogam is used in pregnancy to prevent Rh disease in the unborn baby if the mother is Rh-negative and the baby is Rh-positive. It is also used in other situations where Rh-negative individuals may be exposed to Rh-positive blood, such as after a blood transfusion or during certain medical procedures.
Related Terms
- Rh disease: A condition that can occur when a Rh-negative mother has a Rh-positive baby, leading to the mother's immune system attacking the baby's red blood cells.
- Antigen: A substance that triggers an immune response, especially the production of antibodies.
- Immune globulin: A substance made from human blood plasma that contains antibodies to protect against certain diseases.
- Blood transfusion: The process of receiving blood products into one's circulation intravenously.
- Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rhogam
- Wikipedia's article - Rhogam
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