Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)

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

• Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Also known as

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