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What type of Ig Product s/b avoided in a pt. with Cardiovascular Disease answer
>>High sodium product - Ascetic/Bigram/Gamma Gard SD?
What is the IgA content range of Ig Products? answer >>< 1 mcg/mL to 2000
mcg/mL
What do all Ig products have in their PI regarding IgA? answer
>>Contraindication regarding the administration of Ig products in IgA-deficient
patients with antibodies to IgA and a history of hypersensitivity.
When is the risk the highest for anaphylaxis regarding IgA? answer >>In patients
with undetectable levels
of IgA, anti-A antibody of the I.e. type, and the absence of IgA-positive B cells.
Is SCIG relatively safe in the patients with undetectable levels
of IgA, anti-A antibody of the I.e. type, and the absence of IgA-positive B cells.
answer >>Yes
What is the concentration of most commercially available IVIG products? answer
>>Ready to use liquid 5% or 10%
What product is available as lyophilized powder and what is the concentration?
answer >>Gamma Gard SD
, IGCP
Can be reconstituted to a 5% or 10% solution, although
the 5% dilution is preferred due to the high osmolality of the solution at its 10%
concentration.
What concentration is preferred in fluid restricted patients and what are some
examples of those patients? answer >>10% (less volume)
Neonates
Pts with renal impairment
Congestive Heart Failure pts
Significant lung impairment
What is recommended with Ig products if patients are not fluid restricted and
why? answer >>Hydration
Lessens ADRs such as HA, nausea, flu-like six, post infusion HA
What is specific to the patient with regards to Ig products? answer >>Rate of
infusion
Product itself
Does a 5% product always take more time to infuse than the 10% answer >>It's
possible for a 5% solution to be administered to a patient more quickly than a
10% product if the 5% product is better tolerated.