IVIG infusion
It is a blood product given as a plasma protein replacement therapy (igg) for immune deficient patients who have decreased or abolished antibody production capabilities. In these immune deficient patients, ivig is administered to maintain adequate antibody levels to prevent infections and confers a passive immunity. It is used in immune dificiencies, autoimmune disease, acute infections.
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What is included in an ivig infusion?
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Is it possible for me to have ivig infusion if i'm on antibiotics?
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A 37-year old asked:
Does intravenous immunoglobulin (ivig) infusions help someone with IgG defiency?
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Does intravenous immunoglobulin (ivig) infusions benefit someone with IgG defiency?
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A 58-year old female asked:
Have just completed ivig infusions, 4g 1x/wk x 10 weeks with no positive results for the tx of multifocal motor neuron neuropathy throughout tx my rle continued to lose function, distally to proximal although sensation remained intact. No other effects i
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A 25-year old female asked:
Ivig last infusion had difficult breath that persist but better, 3 weeks post infusion total IG e is 487 , normal range below 160, what does it means?
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A 42-year old female asked:
Diarrhea all week, just don't feel good but don't know why. However supposed to have my IVIG infusion tomorrow, should I wait or is it OK to have it?
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A 40-year old asked:
How commonly is ivig therapy given?
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A 42-year old male asked:
What kind of info do I need to get ssi. I was just dignosed with sps, started ivig treatments. Every month for 5days inhome.
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A 29-year old asked:
Why does the skin react to ivig?
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A 20-year old male asked:
I have been given ivig for aidp problem but i'm recovering at slow rate and i want recover as quickly as possible so what should I do plz suggest ?
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A 48-year old asked:
What is ivig treatment for cidp?
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A 44-year old asked:
How to treat ivig itching side effect?
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A 34-year old asked:
Why do they give ivig (intravenous immunoglobulin)?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Why would I have hot sweats, every time I have me ivig treatment?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Do I have to keep getting ivig treatments if I am diagnosed with cidp?
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A 52-year old female asked:
I have to go to hospital for ivig drip' can you tell me what to expect?
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A 46-year old female asked:
Help. I have paraneoplastic syn. We can not find the cancer. Ivig tx is next. What if it does not work? Can i die from it?
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A 49-year old female asked:
My immune system is attacking my organs and systems. I have done long-term iViG with some cognitive improvement; however I need an expert?
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A 42-year old female asked:
IVIG q4wks for Myasthenia Gravis. How long IVIg last? When doing good can I go a week longer? My neuro says up 2me, but I'd like your opinion please!
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A member asked:
Good afternoon, I receive IVIG and I was wondering what is the start up flow rates. It was my understanding it has to have a ramp up.. 8g- 30 minutes 17g-30 minutes 34- 30 minutes 64- 30 minutes. Can you provide me what the follow rates should be for IVI
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A 34-year old asked:
What do you think of zometa infusions?
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Are there risks with a maxalon infusion?
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A 64-year old female asked:
Is prolia ever administered by IV infusion?
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A 63-year old asked:
What is the name of the iron thats used in infusions?
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A male asked:
Infusions ,my hemotologist has discontinued any future infusions. what would you recommend at this point?
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A 33-year old asked:
How long does an iron infusion take?
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A 34-year old asked:
What is an electronic infusion device?
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A 51-year old female asked:
How do I do a self infusion on my arm?
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What is remicade (infliximab) infusions? What's in it?
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