Hebes Injection (Zahageo Extract)

Adult administration

As Zahageo extract, 2 mL once per injection, administered subcutaneously 3 times a week for 2 weeks (a total of 6 times).

Care should be taken when using glass ampules. When cutting a glass ampule, there is a possibility of glass fragments mixing in, so extra caution is necessary, especially for children and the elderly. This medication contains components extracted from human placenta. Although infection checks are performed when harvesting the placenta, and measures are taken during manufacturing to prevent infection, the risk of infection cannot be completely eliminated. Therefore, this medication should only be used minimally when absolutely necessary. Moreover, the benzyl alcohol component included in this medication can cause life-threatening respiratory issues in premature infants, so caution is required. This medication should not be used in the following patients: First, those allergic to this medication or other medications, Patients suspected of having underlying diseases, Patients with serious complications other than heart, liver, or kidney issues, Patients with psychological disorders, And newborns or premature infants, due to the benzyl alcohol component. Individuals with allergic predisposition should exercise more caution when using this medication. Serious reactions such as shock may occur while taking this medication, so if such symptoms appear, usage should be immediately discontinued and appropriate treatment sought. Additionally, hypersensitivity reactions may manifest as chills, nausea, fever, or skin rash, and administration should be stopped if these symptoms occur. Pain or redness at the injection site may occur, and rarely breast pain or gynecomastia may appear, so if these symptoms arise, consultation with a doctor is advised. When using this medication, it is essential to explain the risk of infection to the patient thoroughly and ensure their understanding. When administering via subcutaneous injection, avoid areas where nerves pass, and it is advisable not to inject repeatedly into the same site. If there is severe pain when inserting the injection needle, or if blood is seen to flow back, the needle should be immediately removed, and another site should be chosen for injection. This medication must be used strictly for subcutaneous injection only and should not be administered by any other method.

Serious side effects

Shock

Mild side effects

• Chills
• nausea
• fever
• redness
• rash
• injection site pain
• injection site redness
• breast pain
• gynecomastia

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. Additionally, to maintain the effectiveness of the medication, it is important to store it at room temperature, that is, between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

A transparent, pale yellow liquid contained in brown ampules.

Package unit

1 ampule (2 milliliters) × 50 ampules