Human immunoglobulin G

Generic Name
Human immunoglobulin G
Brand Names
Asceniv, Bivigam, Cuvitru, Flebogamma, Gamastan, Gammagard, Gammaked, Gammaplex, Gamunex, Hizentra, Hyqvia 5 G / 50 Ml Kit, Igivnex, Kiovig, Octagam, Panzyga, Privigen, Xembify, HyQvia, Flebogamma DIF (previously Flebogammadif)
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
-
CAS Number
308067-58-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
66Y330CJHS
Background

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a mixture of IgG1 and other antibodies derived from healthy human plasma via Cohn fractionation. The purification process includes cold alcohol fractionation, polyethylene glycol precipitation, and ion exchange chromatography. IVIg contains the same distribution of IgG antibody subclasses as is found in the general human ...

Indication

Human immunoglobulin G is indicated for the following conditions:

Associated Conditions
Acute Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Bacterial Infections, Chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Dermatomyositis (DM), Hepatitis A, Measles, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN), Primary humoral immunodeficiency, Rubella, Secondary humoral immunodeficiency, Varicella
Associated Therapies
Maintenance therapy

Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) for the Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2002-12-10
Last Posted Date
2008-03-04
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT00001287
Locations
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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