Cuvitru (subcutaneous)
Generic name:immune globulin (subcutaneous) [ im-MYOON-GLOB-yoo-lin ]
Brand names: Cutaquig, Cuvitru, Hizentra, Xembify
Drug class:Immune globulins
What is Cuvitru?
Cuvitru (for injection under the skin) is used to treat primary immunodeficiency diseases.
Cuvitru is also used to treat chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the nerves, causing muscle weakness and numbness).
Cuvitru may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Cuvitru can cause blood clots. The risk is highest in older adults or in people who have had blood clots, heart problems, or blood circulation problems. Blood clots are also more likely during long-term bedrest, while using birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, or while having a central intravenous (IV) catheter in place.
Call your doctor at once if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, fast heartbeats, numbness or weakness, or swelling and warmth or discoloration in an arm or leg.
This medicine can also harm your kidneys, especially if you have kidney disease or if you also use certain medicines. Tell your doctor right away if you have signs of kidney problems, such as swelling, rapid weight gain, and little or no urination.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if:
you have had an allergic reaction to an Cuvitru or blood product; or
you have Cuvitru A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA.
You may not be able to use Cuvitru if you have ever had an allergic reaction to polysorbate 80, or if you have a condition called hyperprolinemia (high level of a certain amino acid in the blood).
This medicine can cause blood clots or kidney problems, especially in older adults or in people with certain conditions. Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems, blood circulation problems, or "thick blood";
a stroke or blood clot;
kidney disease;
diabetes;
an infection called sepsis;
if you use estrogens (birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy);
if you have been on long-term bedrest; or
if you have a central intravenous (IV) catheter in place.
