Intravenous immunoglobulin

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:psychotherapy
immunoglobulin therapy
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:IVIG
gptkbp:administeredBy intravenous infusion
gptkbp:alternativeTo subcutaneous immunoglobulin
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:J06BA02
gptkbp:contains pooled immunoglobulin G
gptkbp:contraindication IgA deficiency with anti-IgA antibodies
gptkbp:cost high
gptkbp:derivedFrom human plasma
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1952
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Intravenous immunoglobulin
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction modulation of immune system
neutralization of autoantibodies
suppression of inflammatory mediators
gptkbp:monitors liver function tests
complete blood count
vital signs
renal function tests
serum IgG levels
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:riskFactor anaphylaxis
hemolysis
transmission of infectious agents
volume overload
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect fever
headache
chills
allergic reactions
renal dysfunction
thromboembolic events
aseptic meningitis
gptkbp:storage refrigerated
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:dermatomyositis
gptkb:chronic_inflammatory_demyelinating_polyneuropathy
gptkb:Kawasaki_disease
gptkb:immune_thrombocytopenic_purpura
gptkb:myasthenia_gravis
gptkb:Guillain–Barré_syndrome
multiple sclerosis
autoimmune diseases
lupus
immunodeficiency disorders
multifocal motor neuropathy
severe infections in immunocompromised patients
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:J06BA02
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8