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Immune globulin is a medication that prevents or reduces the severity of infections. It also treats thrombocytopenia and Kawasaki syndrome. A healthcare provider will give you this injection in a hospital or clinic setting, but you can learn how to give yourself this injection at home.
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.
Immune globulin contains antibodies that make your immune system stronger. It is used for patients who have primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), or dermatomyositis (DM).
Intravenous immune globulin ("IVIG") is a product made up of human antibodies from blood donors that can be given intravenously (through a vein). It may be referred to as a “plasma derivative” because it is made from the blood plasma (the liquid part that does not contain any cells).
This medication is used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. This medication is made from...
Intravenous immunoglobulin is a safe, low-risk treatment that can help your immune system stay strong. You might still get sick, but having IVIG infusions can reduce the severity of illnesses. This can make a big difference if something is weakening your natural immune system.
Immune globulins are given to those with a weak immune system to strengthen or act as the body’s natural immune system. It decreases the risk of infection in the immunocompromised patients, who are unable to make antibodies themselves.
Immunoglobulins, also called antibodies, are molecules produced by white blood cells that help your body defend against infections, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and other conditions. They...
Immune globulin intravenous and subcutaneous (for injection into a vein or under the skin) is used to treat primary immunodeficiency. Immune globulin is also used to increase platelets (blood clotting cells) in people with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Immunoglobulin therapy is used to treat immune deficiencies and various autoimmune conditions. WebMD explains IVIg therapy, uses, side effects, results, and more.