Pharmacy Clinical Pearl of the Day: Immune Globulins

Clinical Pearl of the Day: Immune Globulins

Immune globulins are injections that are used to treat immunodeficiency disorders.

Explanation:

• Part of immunizing agents
• Made up of antibodies
• Given intravenously and subcutaneously
• Used when the body does not make enough antibodies
• The antibodies from IVIG usually last for weeks to months
• Can be given for diseases such as immune thrombocytopenia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
• Examples: Gamunex, Privigen, Octagam, Gammagard, Hyqvia, Hizentra, Cuvitru

Reference:

Patient education: Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) (Beyond the Basics) - UpToDate