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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

Ig PRx in AECOPD: Pilot Study

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2016-02-24
Last Posted Date
2019-11-27
Lead Sponsor
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Target Recruit Count
48
Registration Number
NCT02690038
Locations
🇨🇦

The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Three Different Dosages of NewGam in Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Poly (Radiculo) Neuropathy

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Poly(Radiculo)Neuropathy
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-12-23
Last Posted Date
2021-02-16
Lead Sponsor
Octapharma
Target Recruit Count
142
Registration Number
NCT02638207
Locations
🇧🇬

St. Naum Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

🇷🇺

Neurology Research Centre, Moscow, Russian Federation

🇭🇺

Jahn Ferenc Del Pesti Korhaz, Budapest, Hungary

and more 23 locations

Efficacy and Safety of HyQvia (Immunoglobulin 10% With Recombinant Hyaluronidase) in Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN)

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-09-22
Last Posted Date
2018-05-17
Lead Sponsor
Johannes Jakobsen
Target Recruit Count
18
Registration Number
NCT02556437
Locations
🇩🇰

Department of Neurology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus C, Denmark

🇩🇰

Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark

Effect of Privigen Against Graft Loss

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Kidney Transplantation
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-03-02
Last Posted Date
2021-03-09
Lead Sponsor
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Target Recruit Count
18
Registration Number
NCT02374736
Locations
🇫🇷

Service de Néphrologie et transplantation rénale - HU Saint-Louis, Paris, Ile De France, France

Efficacy and Safety Study of I10E in the Maintenance Treatment of Patients With CIDP: Extension of PRISM Study I10E-1302

Phase 3
Terminated
Conditions
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
Interventions
First Posted Date
2014-12-16
Last Posted Date
2021-04-20
Lead Sponsor
Laboratoire français de Fractionnement et de Biotechnologies
Target Recruit Count
19
Registration Number
NCT02317562
Locations
🇹🇷

Ankara university medical school Neurology, Ankara, Turkey

🇮🇹

IRRCS Istutito Nazionale Neurologico Besta, Milano, Italy

🇫🇷

CHU de Bordeaux - Hôpital Pellegrin, Bordeaux, France

and more 27 locations

Efficacy and Safety Study of I10E in Treatment of Patients With CIDP

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
Interventions
First Posted Date
2014-11-18
Last Posted Date
2021-01-27
Lead Sponsor
Laboratoire français de Fractionnement et de Biotechnologies
Target Recruit Count
44
Registration Number
NCT02293460
Locations
🇫🇷

Hôpital Pontchaillou, Rennes, France

🇫🇷

Hôpital général du CHU de Dijon, Dijon, France

🇫🇷

CHU Paris - Hôpital Pitié salpétrière, Paris, France

and more 30 locations

An Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of High-Dose Gammaplex in Children on the Autism Spectrum

Phase 4
Conditions
Asperger's Disorder
Autism
PDD
Autistic Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Interventions
First Posted Date
2014-07-25
Last Posted Date
2015-04-16
Lead Sponsor
Isaac Melamed
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT02199925
Locations
🇺🇸

IMMUNOe International Research Centers, Centennial, Colorado, United States

Open Label Study of Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg) in Myasthenia Gravis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Myasthenia Gravis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2014-04-01
Last Posted Date
2021-06-02
Lead Sponsor
Mazen Dimachkie, MD
Target Recruit Count
23
Registration Number
NCT02100969
Locations
🇺🇸

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States

🇺🇸

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States

🇺🇸

Phoenix Neurological Associates, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

and more 2 locations

Subconjunctival IVIg (Gamunex-C) Injection for Corneal Neovascularization and Inflammatory Conditions

Phase 1
Withdrawn
Conditions
Corneal Neovascularization
Corneal Graft Failure
Anterior Segment Inflammation
Interventions
First Posted Date
2014-01-22
Last Posted Date
2016-08-05
Lead Sponsor
University of Utah
Registration Number
NCT02042027
Locations
🇺🇸

John A. Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Safety Study of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Post-Portoenterostomy in Infants With Biliary Atresia

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Biliary Atresia
Interventions
First Posted Date
2013-05-16
Last Posted Date
2019-10-01
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT01854827
Locations
🇺🇸

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

🇺🇸

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

🇺🇸

Children's Hospital at Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

and more 4 locations
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