Immune Globulin (intravenous) (IGIV): What Is Igiv
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What is IGIV?
Immune globulin for intravenous administration (IGIV) is a sterilized solution obtained from pooled human blood. It contains the immunoglobulins (or antibodies) to protect against infectious agents that cause various diseases. Antibodies are substances in the blood that fight infections.
IGIV is used to reduce the risk of infection in individuals with poorly functioning immune systems such as those with HIV infection, hereditary immunodeficiency syndromes, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and following bone marrow transplantation. IGIV is also used to increase platelet counts in individuals with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and to prevent coronary artery aneurysms (weakening of the main artery in the heart) associated with Kawasaki syndrome.
IGIV may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
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