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Monoclonal Anti Rho-D Immunoglobulin

Immunoglobulin that prevents rhesus sensitisation and treats ITP.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • preventing Rh isoimmunisation in Rh-negative pregnancy
  • Rh prophylaxis after obstetric complications or incompatible transfusion
  • raising platelets in immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

Common side effects

  • headache
  • chills and fever
  • weakness or paleness
  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
  • joint, muscle, abdominal or back pain

Cautions

  • ITP use can cause fatal red-cell destruction — 8-hour monitoring
  • severe allergic reactions possible; not with IgA deficiency plus antibodies
  • made from human plasma — theoretical infection risk
  • kidney injury and clotting events reported

Interactions

  • live virus vaccines (measles, mumps, rubella) — response may be reduced

Pregnancy: used in pregnancy for Rh prophylaxis — no fetal harm shown

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, WinRho SDF (Rho(D) immune globulin) label, setid fdb8ec91-f3ec-40c5-9337-23cc5bcc4c6e (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Anti-D(Rho) Immunoglobulin(Monoclonal)Parenteral ( Injection )300mcg ( 2ml )MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before importhospital
RhocloneParenteral ( Injection- dry powder)300mcg/vialauthorized importers after registration of the producthospital
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