Don't Automatically Substitute Different Brands of IVIG

December 2016

Orders for intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) can be confusing.

This human blood product is used for many conditions...from immunodeficiency to platelet disorders to muscle diseases.

There are ten brands of IVIG on the market...but most hospitals carry just one or two. Product shortages and variations in dosing regimens often lead to questions.

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Don't Automatically Substitute Different Brands of IVIG

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