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*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/cytomegalovirus-immune-globulin-intravenous-human-patient-drug-information Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Human Immunoglobulin (Cytogam) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/cytomegalovirus-immune-globulin-intravenous-human-patient-drug-information Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Human Immunoglobulin (Cytogam) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
 
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Revision as of 18:11, 23 July 2018

General information

Class/mechanism: Anti-CMV-specific antibodies, mainly IgG with trace amounts of IgA. [1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Patient drug information

Also known as

  • Brand name: Atgam

References