What is Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG)?
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Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) is a human blood product consisting of antibodies which is used to treat immunodeficiency disorders, B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, inflammatory demyelinating disorders. It may also be used to treat Guillain-Barré, Multiple Sclerosis, and myasthenia gravis.
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How do members experience Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myasthenia gravis | 406 | 39 | |
| Hypogammaglobulinemia | 296 | 57 | |
| Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy | 256 | 35 | |
| Common variable immune deficiency | 209 | 37 | |
| Multifocal motor neuropathy | 103 | 22 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 86 | |
| Nausea | 27 | |
| Fatigue | 26 | |
| Migraine headaches | 21 | |
| Fever/chills | 9 | |
| Aseptic meningitis | 7 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 35 | |
| Moderate | 74 | |
| Mild | 134 | |
| None | 109 |
Member evaluations
firefly84
evaluated on Apr 06, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for hypogammaglobulinemia: Major
- Side effects: Mild
firefly84
evaluated on Nov 01, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for hypogammaglobulinemia: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
Navyarmymom8
evaluated on Jul 20, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for myasthenia gravis: None
- Side effects: Severe
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