How do you give subcutaneous IVIg?

Subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) infusions are given by slowly injecting purified immunoglobulin into fatty tissue just underneath the skin. SCIg can be given at home using: Mechanical infusion pumps – spring loaded, or battery powered.

Can gammagard be given subcutaneously?

GAMMAGARD LIQUID treatment can be administered into a vein (intravenously or IV) or under the skin (subcutaneously or SubQ) for PI patients. Most often IV infusions are given every 3 or 4 weeks, whereas SubQ infusions are given every week.

How do you administer IVIg?

Administering and completing IVIg Administer directly via the bottle provided by blood bank. Do not remove IVIg from the bottle and attempt to administer via a syringe driver. IVIg does not contain any antimicrobial preservative, therefore each bottle of IVIg must be administered within 6 hours from spiking the bottle.

Can you self administer IVIg?

SCIg is administered by patients themselves at home. Infusions are generally given in the fat under the skin in the stomach or thighs. Over the last few years there have been small studies of SCIg in patients with CIDP.

Is IVIG or Scig better?

There’s no evidence that either product is better than the other in terms of efficacy. Both provide similar protection against bacterial infection. Even though the dosing starts higher with SCIG, over time after titration, the dose is very similar to IVIG. So, both products get the job done.

What type of drug is Gammagard?

Gammagard Liquid [Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)] 10% is a preparation of highly purified and concentrated immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies used to treat primary immune deficiency, and to reduce the risk of infection in individuals with poorly functioning immune systems such as those with chronic lymphocytic …

How long does it take to infuse gammagard?

ADMINSTRATION Human normal immunoglobulin should be infused intravenously at an initial rate of 0.5 mL/kg BW/hr for 30 minutes. If well tolerated, the rate of administration may gradually be increased to a maximum of 8 mL/kg BW/hr.

How fast should IVIG be infused?

5% IVIG products: For the first infusion, Flebogamma® 5% should be infused at a rate of 1 ml/kg/hour for the first 30 minutes. If there are no adverse reactions the rate can be increased every 30 minutes according to the table to a maximum rate of 6 ml/kg/hour (not to exceed 300 ml/hour).

How do I switch from IVIG to Scig?

As such, current prescribing information for 20% SCIG (Hizentra) in the US recommends that patients switching from IVIG therapy to 20% SCIG (Hizentra) are dosed at 1.37 times their previous IVIG dose.

How can I get IVIG at home?

You may now qualify to receive IVIG in the home through Medicare’s home health benefit. To qualify for home health services, Medicare beneficiaries must be “homebound,” be under the care of a doctor, and need intermittent skilled nursing (which you do need in order to receive IVIG).