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Lyophilized Powder IVIG: Dilution, Reconstitution, and Pooling

15. February 2017 Derrek Blake Infusion Basics, IVIG Essentials (0)

By Derrek Blake, RN, IgCN, and Joe DiStefano, RPh.

Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) is available as either a liquid or lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. Initially only powder products were available, requiring reconstitution before administration. Over time, manufacturers changed their manufacturing process to achieve stability of the IgG molecules in a suspended or liquid state. By doing so, the task of reconstitution has been eliminated, making the powder products relatively obsolete. Depending on the brand, IVIG liquid is available in 5% and 10% concentrations. Depending on the brand, IVIG powder is reconstituted to yield a concentration between 3% and 12%. [More]

Side Effects of IG Therapy: How to Prevent and Manage Them

11. September 2014 Cindi Berry (0)

By Cindy Berry, RN, BSN.

This week's IGL Blog is sponsored by NuFACTOR Speciality Pharmacy.

Immune Globulin (IG) therapy is used to treat many different diseases. Because the drug itself can have many side effects when administered, it is important for patients to understand what to do when facing side effects from therapy to ensure a treatment is well tolerated. [More]

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Lyophilized Powder IVIG: Dilution, Reconstitution, and Pooling

Side Effects of IG Therapy: How to Prevent and Manage Them

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