IVIG is a solution of purified IgG antibodies derived from pooled human plasma. It is administered intravenously or subcutaneously to provide passive immunity to patients with primary immunodeficiencies or conditions affecting antibody production. IVIG treatment can be administered safely at home with a visiting nurse and is used to treat a wide range of immune disorders by replacing and maintaining adequate antibody levels against infection.

1. What Is
IVIG
?
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a
solution of highly purified immunoglobulin G,
derived from large pools of human plasma that
contain antibodies against a broad spectrum
of bacterial and viral agents.

2. 4 Things About
1
It can be given Intravenously (IV through the vein or subcutaneously (under
the skin).
MOST IMPORTANTLY IVIG CAN BE GIVEN SAFELY IN THE CONVENIENCE OF
YOUR HOME.

3. 2
Some home Infusion companies will
send a nurse to your home.
YOUR NURSE WILL HAVE ALL
NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO COMPLETE
YOUR INFUSION
Infusions At Home

4. 3
Some companies will even help you
and your doctor complete all
necessary documents.
THE GOAL IS TO MAKE THE
PROCESS AS EASY AS POSSIBLE, SO
YOU CAN FOCUS ON GETTING THE
TREATMENT THAT YOU NEED
Help With Your Documents

5. 4
Insurance companies can be
challenging to deal with in the IVIG
treatment approval process.
MAKE SURE YOUR HOME INFUSION
COMPANY IS WILLING TO HELP
WITH YOUR INSURANCE PROCESS
SO THAT YOU CAN GET APPROVED
FOR YOUR IVIG TREATMENTS.
Why do you need IVIG?

6. IVIG is used to treat primary and secondary
immune deficiencies, autoimmune, infections
and neuroimmunological disorders.
Patients with primary immune deficiencies
usually receive treatment therapy for life.

7. The goal is to provide immune deficient
patients with the protection that they need,
allowing them to replace and maintain
adequate antibody levels protecting them
from infection.
What Does IVIG Treat?

8. IVIG Therapy has been used extensively in
the treatment and prevention of a variety of
infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Patients with compromised Immune systems
who have these conditions often benefit from
the passive immunity provided by IVIG
therapy.

9. IVIG is used in patients with primary
immunodeficiency's and certain conditions
associated with B-cell Chronic Lymphocytic
Leukemia, Pediatric HIV, and Bone Marrow
Transplant.
IVIG is also utilized to raise platelet counts in
patients with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic
Purpura and to treat the symptoms related to
other clinical conditions such as Kawasaki
Syndrome.

10. Various Other Diseases and Immune Disorders where IGIV Is Used:
Chronic Sinusitis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Chronic
Inflammatory Myasthenia Gravis (MG
Demyelinating Systenic Lupus
Polyneuropathy Erythematosus (SLE)

11. Guillain-Barre Syndrome Multifocal Motor
(GBS) Neuropathy (MMN)
Autoimmune Diabetic Dermatomyositis
Neuropathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Polymyositis

12. Common Variable
Severe Combined X-Linked
Immunodeficiency
Immunodeficiency Agammaglobulinemi
(CVID)
(SCID) a (XLA)
Hypogammaglobulin
Wiskott-Aldrich
emia
Syndrome (WAS)

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