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GAMMAGARD LIQUID

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IgA less than 1 µg/mL in a 5% solution

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GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)] 10%

GAMMAGARD LIQUID 10% 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

GAMMAGARD LIQUID 10% has an osmolality of 240 - 300 mOsmol/kg, which is similar to physiological osmolality.1

GAMMAGARD LIQUID 10%  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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