formulated for a broad spectrum of patients, is the first 10% IVIG solution with the following unique combination of features:
- No added sugars1
For your patients with diabetes, GAMMAGARD LIQUID has no added
glucose or any other sugars, and its sucrose-free formula1 may
help reduce the risk of renal dysfunction2 - it is
stabilized with glycine, a natural amino acid
- No added sodium1
GAMMAGARD LIQUID may be appropriate for patients with conditions
requiring
restricted sodium intake
- No added preservatives1
GAMMAGARD LIQUID may be appropriate for patients who have difficulty
tolerating
some preservatives
- Latex-free packaging1
For your patients with allergic reactions to latex, GAMMAGARD LIQUID may be
the appropriate choice
has an osmolality of 240 - 300 mOsmol/kg,
which is similar to physiological osmolality.1
has a low pH
of 4.6–5.1.1 Research
shows that low pH levels of IVIGs can lower dimers and aggregates.3
GAMMAGARD LIQUID is indicated for the treatment of primary immunodeficiency disorders associated with defects in humoral immunity. These include but are not limited to congenital X-linked agammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, and severe combined immunodeficiencies.
Please see Important
Safety Information and Full
Prescribing Information for GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune
Globulin Intravenous (Human)] 10%
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1. GAMMAGARD LIQUID Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) 10% [package insert].
Deerfield, IL. Baxter International Inc.; April 2005. 2. Hansen-Schmidt S, Silomon J, Keller F. Osmotic nephrosis due to high-dose
immunoglobulin therapy containing sucrose (but not with glycine) in a patient
with immunoglobulin A nephritis. Am J Kidney Dis. 1996;28:451-453.
3. Kroez M, Kanzy EJ, Gronski P, Dickneite G. Hypotension with intranvenous
immunoglobulin therapy: importance of pH and dimmer formation . Biologicals.
2003;31:277-286.
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