How do you dilute immunoglobulin?

If dilution prior to infusion is required, KIOVIG may be diluted with 5% glucose solution to a final concentration of 50 mg/ml (5% immunoglobulin).

How do you administer IVIG?

Administering and completing IVIg Administer directly via the bottle provided by blood bank. Do not remove IVIg from the bottle and attempt to administer via a syringe driver. IVIg does not contain any antimicrobial preservative, therefore each bottle of IVIg must be administered within 6 hours from spiking the bottle.

How fast can you infuse IVIG?

5% IVIG products: For the first infusion, Flebogamma® 5% should be infused at a rate of 1 ml/kg/hour for the first 30 minutes. If there are no adverse reactions the rate can be increased every 30 minutes according to the table to a maximum rate of 6 ml/kg/hour (not to exceed 300 ml/hour).

How do you give immunoglobulin injection?

How is it taken? IVIg is given through a drip into a vein, this is known as intravenous infusion. It is sometimes given as an injection into a muscle if you’re only taking it to increase your immunoglobulin levels following other treatments. You’ll need to go to a hospital each time you have the treatment.

How do you administer IVIG to Kawasaki disease?

First-line treatment for Kawasaki disease is IVIG in a dose of 2 g per kg of body weight in a single infusion. For treatment of Kawasaki disease, high-dose aspirin (80 to 100 mg per kg per day, divided into four doses) should be given with IVIG.

Where is IVIG administered?

IVIG is given into a vein (“intravenously”), in an infusion that usually takes one to four hours.

What do you monitor during IVIG infusion?

Continue to monitor the patient’s hydration status for a few days after he receives IGIV or teach him and family caregivers how to do so at home. Tell him to report any signs and symptoms of an adverse reaction to the infusion, such as fever, rash, shortness of breath, neck rigidity, or severe headache.

What is IVIG administration?

WHAT IS IVIG? Intravenous immune globulin (“IVIG”) is a product made up of antibodies that can be given intravenously (through a vein). Antibodies are proteins that your body makes to help you fight infections.

How is IVIG infusion prepared?

2 5% IVIG products: For the first infusion, Flebogamma® 5% should be infused at a rate of 1 mL/kg/hour for the first 30 minutes. If there are no adverse reactions the rate can be increased every 30 mins according to the table to a maximum rate of 6mg/kg/hour (not to exceed 300 mL/hour).

Can IVIG be given at home?

IVIG usually is given in a doctor’s office or hospital. In some cases, it may be given in the home, if proper arrangements are made, but this is not common.

Why is IgG given?

This medication is used to strengthen the body’s natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. This medication is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections.