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IVIG Therapy for PI

IVIG Side Effects

The majority of side effects are mild, transient, and self-limited and do not require discontinuation of therapy.The most common side effects are¹:

headache
myalgia
fever
chills
backache
chest pain
nausea and/or vomiting

Fortunately, most patients with these side effects can be helped by slowing down the rate of infusion. Premedication with acetaminophen, antihistamines, or occasionally steroids can also help decrease side effects.²

Serious adverse events such as aseptic meningitis, thrombotic events, and renal dysfunction have been reported to occur in association with IVIG.^2,3 Your doctor can help you determine whether you might be at risk of developing such adverse events.

Please talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

1. Bertorini TE, Nance AH, Horner LT, Greene , Gelfand M, Jaster JH. Complications of intravenous gammaglobulin in neuromuscular and other diseases. Muscle Nerve 1996;19: 388-391.

2. Ippoliti C, Williams LA, Huber S. Toxicity of rapidly infused concentrated intravenous immune globulin. Clinical Pharmacology 1992;11:1022-1026.

3. GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)] 10% Prescribing Information. Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Westlake Village, CA, USA, April 2005.

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