What is octagam used to treat?

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.

What is octagam infusion?

Octagam infusion is an intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) that contains high levels of antibodies derived from the plasma of healthy people. It is a sterile liquid preparation used to boost the body’s natural immune system so that it can fight infections and protect the body against diseases.

What is octagam made of?

Octagam is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease.

How fast can you infuse octagam?

For intravenous use. Octagam 10% should be infused intravenously at an initial rate of 0.01 mL/kg body weight per minute for 30 minutes.

How long does an octagam infusion take?

For intravenous use. Octagam 10% should be infused intravenously at an initial rate of 0.01 mL/kg body weight per minute for 30 minutes. See section 4.4. In case of adverse reaction, either the rate of administration must be reduced or the infusion stopped.

Can you flush IVIG with normal saline?

If IVIG requires dilution to a lower concentration, the manufac- turer of Privigen suggests dextrose 5% in water solution as a compatible solution. For flushing of IV lines, it is acceptable to use normal saline to flush before or after IVIG.

How fast can IVIG be given?

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 is octagam calculated?

The starting rate for the patients first infusion will be (0.01 ml/kg/min x 62kg x 60min) = 37ml/hr for 30 minutes. (subsequent infusions may be started at 0.02ml/kg/min) May gradually increase subsequent infusion rates every fifteen minutes or as the patient can tolerate.