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Latest revision as of 19:16, 27 February 2019

With the exception of ITP, IVIG is used primarily to prevent infections caused by secondary hypogammaglobulinemia in the hematology/oncology domains.

Diseases for which it used

Also known as

  • Generic name: IVIG
  • Brand names: Flebogamma, Gammagard, Gamunex, Octagam, Privigen