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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
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 population. IgG subclasses are fully represented in the following proportions: 70.3% IgG1, 24.7% IgG2, 3.1% IgG3, and 1.9% IgG4. IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.

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

Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Prospective Phase III Study Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of Panzyga in Primary Infection Prophylaxis in Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ("PRO-SID" Study)

Phase 3
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Interventions
Other: Placebo
First Posted Date
2020-08-06
Last Posted Date
2024-10-23
Lead Sponsor
Octapharma
Target Recruit Count
247
Registration Number
NCT04502030
Locations
🇹🇷

Octapharma Research Site, Melikgazi/Kayseri, Turkey

Monotherapy IVIG Gamunex-C for HMG-CoA Reductase Auto-Antibody Positive Necrotizing Myopathy Treatment (The MIGHT Trial)

Phase 2
Withdrawn
Conditions
Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy
Interventions
First Posted Date
2020-06-29
Last Posted Date
2022-10-24
Lead Sponsor
University of Washington
Registration Number
NCT04450654
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States

Study of SOC Plus IVIG Compared to SOC Alone in the Treatment of COVID-19

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Sars-CoV2
Interventions
First Posted Date
2020-06-02
Last Posted Date
2021-06-25
Lead Sponsor
George Sakoulas, MD
Target Recruit Count
34
Registration Number
NCT04411667
Locations
🇺🇸

Sharp Grossmont Hospital, La Mesa, California, United States

🇺🇸

Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, California, United States

Convalescent Plasma vs Human Immunoglobulin to Treat COVID-19 Pneumonia

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
COVID-19 Pneumonia
Interventions
Drug: Plasma from COVID-19 convalescent patient
First Posted Date
2020-05-11
Last Posted Date
2020-11-30
Lead Sponsor
Centenario Hospital Miguel Hidalgo
Target Recruit Count
196
Registration Number
NCT04381858
Locations
🇲🇽

Centenario Hospital Miguel Hidalgo, Aguascalientes, Mexico

Polyvalent Immunoglobulin in COVID-19 Related ARds

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
COVID-19
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Interventions
First Posted Date
2020-04-17
Last Posted Date
2021-08-19
Lead Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier St Anne
Target Recruit Count
146
Registration Number
NCT04350580
Locations
🇫🇷

CH Aulnay, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France

🇫🇷

Hopital de Vannes, Vannes, France

🇫🇷

Hopital d'instruction des armées Percy, Clamart, France

and more 39 locations

rATG Versus rATG Combined With Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Induction Immunosuppression in HLA Incompatible Transplantation (INHIBIT)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Kidney Transplantation
Interventions
Other: Plasma Exchange
First Posted Date
2020-03-10
Last Posted Date
2024-08-15
Lead Sponsor
Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine
Target Recruit Count
17
Registration Number
NCT04302805
Locations
🇨🇿

Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czechia

Safety and Efficacy of IGIV 10% in Patients With Autoimmune Encephalitis:

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Autoimmune Encephalitis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2019-11-25
Last Posted Date
2020-06-30
Lead Sponsor
Green Cross Corporation
Target Recruit Count
23
Registration Number
NCT04175522
Locations
🇰🇷

Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

IVIG in the Treatment of Autoimmune Small Fiber Neuropathy with TS-HDS, FGFR-3, or Plexin D1 Antibodies

Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Immune-Mediated Neuropathy
Autoimmune Small Fiber Neuropathy
Small Fiber Neuropathy
Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
First Posted Date
2019-11-06
Last Posted Date
2025-03-24
Lead Sponsor
Henry Ford Health System
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT04153422
Locations
🇺🇸

Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, United States

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of IgPro20 in Adults With Dermatomyositis (DM)

Phase 3
Terminated
Conditions
Dermatomyositis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2019-08-05
Last Posted Date
2025-02-24
Lead Sponsor
CSL Behring
Target Recruit Count
126
Registration Number
NCT04044690
Locations
🇺🇸

8401210 - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

🇯🇵

3920125 - Tokyo Medical And Dental University Medical Hospital, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan

🇲🇽

4840081 - Centro Integral en Reumatologia, SA de CV, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

and more 73 locations

Study of Combined Therapy IVIG-SN 10% and Acetylsalicylic Acid in Kawasaki Disease

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Kawasaki Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2019-07-01
Last Posted Date
2020-05-21
Lead Sponsor
Green Cross Corporation
Target Recruit Count
45
Registration Number
NCT04003844
Locations
🇰🇷

Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea, Republic of

🇰🇷

Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

🇰🇷

The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

and more 4 locations
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