SCIG is typically used to treat primary immunodeficiency conditions. IVIG treatment is usually given once per month and administered by a nurse that comes to your home. You can also go to a hospital outpatient center to receive your infusions.
You may be given an immunoglobulin if you are exposed to certain infectious diseases, such as hepatitis A , rubella , or measles. The immunoglobulin may prevent or reduce the severity of the illness if given shortly after exposure. The time period during which an injection provides this benefit ranges from days to months, depending on the disease.
Immunoglobulins do not provide long-term protection in the same way as a traditional vaccine. The protection they provide is short-term, usually lasting a few months. It is still possible to get the disease after the immunoglobulin has worn off. When an Rh-negative woman becomes pregnant with an Rh-positive fetus which can occur when the father's blood is Rh-positive , the pregnant woman's immune system makes antibodies that can destroy the fetus's blood in a future pregnancy.
This antibody response is called Rh sensitization and occurs only if the fetus's blood mixes with the pregnant woman's, which can happen during birth. To prevent Rh sensitization during pregnancy, you must have an Rh immunoglobulin injection if you are Rh-negative. This is done during your pregnancy and after delivery to protect the fetus of a future pregnancy. Immunoglobulin is sometimes used to treat immune thrombocytopenic purpura ITP , an immune disorder in which the body attacks the cells responsible for blood clotting platelets , resulting in bleeding.
The cause of ITP is not known. People who have this disorder may have bruises or black-and-blue marks purpura on the skin. Print this page. What is IVIg?
Who can take IVIg? How is it taken? Side-effects and risks. The symptoms of this include: a chill or a fever headache stomach pain feeling sick or vomiting joint pain low back pain tiredness.
Sometimes people having IVIg may experience the following side effects, but all of these can be treated: a rash liver problems kidney failure inflammation of the brain, known as aseptic meningitis haemolytic anaemia, a condition with different causes, that destroys red blood cells.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should let the person managing your infusion know: chest tightness breathing difficulties a rash swelling of the face or tongue a drop in blood pressure. Effects on other treatments. Related information. There's no need to avoid alcohol before or after IVIg treatment.
Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding. 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. Immune globulin is a sterile solution made from human plasma. It contains antibodies that protect you against infection from various diseases.
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 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:. You may need a dose adjustment if you are exposed to measles, or if you travel to an area where this disease is common.
Immune globulin is made from donated human plasma and may contain viruses or other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of contamination, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Ask your doctor about any possible risk.
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