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Anaphylaxis Review & Epinephrine Auto-Injectors and Vials

1. March 2017 Joseph DiStefano IVIG Essentials (0)

By Joe DiStefano, RPh.

Anaphylaxis is a severe systemic allergic reaction resulting from exposure to allergens that is rapid in onset and can result in a life-threatening emergency. Severe hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis to immune globulin (IG) are uncommon. Patients with low serum IgA with anti-IgA antibodies are at greater risk.

Anaphylaxis signs usually occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen; sometimes it can occur [More]