Immune globulin (intravenous) (IGIV)
Generic name: immune globulin (IGIV) (intravenous) [ im-MYOON-GLOB-yoo-lin ]
Brand names: Bivigam, Carimune, Flebogamma, Gammagard S/D, Gammaplex,
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Dosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (10 g; 12 g; 5 g; 6 g); intravenous solution (10%; 5%)
Drug class:Immune globulins
What is immune globulin intravenous (IGIV)?
Immune globulin intravenous (IGIV, for injection into a vein) is used to treat primary immunodeficiency.
IGIV is also used to increase platelets (blood clotting cells) in people with immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
IGIV is also used in to help prevent certain infections in people with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
IGIV is also used in people with Kawasaki syndrome, to prevent aneurysm caused by a weakening of the main artery in the heart.
IGIV may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
immune globulin (intravenous) 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 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 may not be able to use this medicine if:
you have had an allergic reaction to an immune globulin or blood product;
you have immune globulin A (IgA) deficiency with antibody to IgA; or
you are allergic to corn.
IGIV 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
