A Complete Guide to TPN Therapy
Your body needs a certain balance of nutrients and fluids to function properly. Inadequate nutrition can impair your health, causing hormonal imbalances and a compromised immune system, among many other disorders.
Sirolimus: Your Guide to a Vital Immunosuppressant Medication
Sirolimus is an immunosuppressant (available as a tablet and solution) used with other drugs to help prevent the rejection of a transplanted kidney. It’s also available as a topical sirolimus gel used to treat a skin condition. Sirolimus (Rapamycin) is
What Is Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN)?
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) is a rare form of acquired motor neuropathy that manifests as progressive muscle weakness but does not affect a patient’s sense of touch. The syndrome has a relatively recent nosological history, dating back to 1986.
TPN and Diabetes
Total parental nutrition, abbreviated as TPN, is a medical therapy often prescribed to individuals who suffer from poor nutrition or are not able to consume food or drink by mouth due to various medical conditions. Among other TPN-associated concerns, the
IVIG Brands: In-Depth Guide
This page is an in-depth guide about all the IVIG brands and their major differences. IVIG is the acronym for Intravenous Immune globulin and is mainly given in autoimmune or immunological disorders (diseases in which your immune system attacks your
What is Gammaked?
Gammaked is made from Immunoglobulins (IGs), which are antibodies that are naturally made by the body to fight infections. Immune globulin therapy, or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), is a therapy that involves the intravenous administration of immune globulin for the treatment
Octagam Fact Sheet
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
What Is Gammaplex and What Is It Used For?
Gammaplex is a highly purified human intravenous immunoglobulin G (IVIG). It is used to prevent infection in primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDDs) and prevent bleeding in immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Gammaplex is provided as an intravenous liquid solution and is available
What Is Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Disease?
Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare, rapid onset neurological condition in which the body’s immune system attacks peripheral nerve cells, possibly leading to paralysis. This autoimmune disorder affects the arms and legs, and early symptoms include pain, weakness, and numbness.
Privigen Medication
Privigen is a 10% liquid human IgG derived from human plasma. It is supplied in a single, ready-to-use, sterile 10% vial. It is stable at room temperature for the period of its expected lifespan (up to 36 months). Privigen medication