Octagam 2.5g/50ml Injection (immunoglobulin G)

Octagam 2.5g Injection is a medication that contains human immunoglobulin G (IgG), a type of antibody that helps the immune system fight off infections.

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No, Octagam is not a chemotherapy drug.

Start at an infusion rate of 0.5 mg/kg/min (equivalent to 30 mg/kg/hr). If tolerated, increase the rate to 1 mg/kg/min (or 60 mg/kg/hr). If further tolerated, increase to 2 mg/kg/min (or 120 mg/kg/hr). 

After the initial hour and if no adverse reactions occur, the infusion rate can be maintained at a maximum of 3.33 mg/kg/min (or 200 mg/kg/hr) as tolerated. 

Octagam 2.5g Injection is generally considered safe for use. A post-authorization safety analysis indicated that approximately 92% of patients tolerated Octagam without any adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The overall incidence of reported ADRs was about 1.0% across numerous infusions.

The new indication for Octagam includes its use in the treatment of multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN). This addition expands its application beyond existing indications, which already cover various conditions such as: 

Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders (PID): For patients with impaired antibody production. 

Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP): To manage low platelet counts. 

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: To alleviate symptoms during acute phases. 

Kawasaki Disease: For inflammation of blood vessels in children. 

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP): To improve neurological function. 

Yes, Octagam is a blood product. It’s a human immunoglobulin G (IgG) product derived from human plasma. This means it’s made from a component of donated blood.

No, Octagam does not directly cause weight gain. However, it’s important to note that the conditions treated with Octagam, such as primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI) and certain autoimmune diseases, can sometimes lead to weight changes. For example, some people with PI may experience weight loss due to frequent infections or difficulty absorbing nutrients.

Yes, Octagam 2.5g Injection contains maltose, which is a disaccharide sugar derived from corn. Each 50 mL vial of Octagam includes approximately 100 mg of maltose.

Yes, Octagam is FDA approved. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Octagam for the treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI) in patients aged 1 year and older. It is also approved for the treatment of Kawasaki disease in children.

Yes, Octagam 2.5g Injection is compatible with normal saline. The infusion line can be flushed before and after the administration of Octagam using either 0.9% saline or 5% dextrose in water.