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Practical Strategies for Patients and Caregivers to Minimize Reactions with Subcutaneous Immune Globulin (SCIG)

Providing clear and concise information for patients receiving subcutaneous immune globulin (SCIG) therapy, is of utmost importance. SCIG treatments can be life-changing for people with immune deficiencies and autoimmune conditions; localized site reactions are anticipated and generally well-tolerated and should not be considered a contraindication to treatment continuation. In this blog, I will share some practical strategies to help minimize these reactions and hopefully improve the overall experience for patients and caregivers. Typical localized site reactions include but are not limited to burning, itching, redness, swelling, and pain to injection sites. These reactions should minimize over time once the body gets used to the drug. [More]