Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy for Primary Immunodeficiency - 09/10/15
, Mark Ballow, MDRésumé |
Immunoglobulin replacement therapy has been standard treatment in patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases for the past 3 decades. The goal of therapy is to reduce serious bacterial infections in individuals with antibody function defects. Approximately one-third of patients receiving intravenous immunoglobulin treatment experience adverse reactions. Recent advances in manufacturing processes have resulted in products that are safer and better tolerated. Self-infusion by the subcutaneous route has become popular and resulted in better quality of life. This review summarizes the use of immunoglobulin therapy in primary immunodeficiency diseases including its properties, dosing, adverse effects, and different routes of administration.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Immunoglobulin replacement therapy, Intravenous immunoglobulin, Subcutaneous immunoglobulin, Primary immunodeficiency, IVIG, SCIG
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| Disclosures: None (P. Sriaroon). M. Ballow is receiving an investigator-initiated grant from CSL Behring, and is on the speakers bureau for CSL Behring, Baxter, and Grifols. M. Ballow is on the Advisory Boards for CSL Behring and Baxter. M. Ballow is on the Data Safety Monitoring Board for Kedrion Biopharma, Inc. |
Vol 35 - N° 4
P. 713-730 - novembre 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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