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