[Practical comments on the use of immunoglobulins]

Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2011 Jun;30(180):448-51.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The paper contains basic information relating to treatment with immunoglobulin. Presented indications for their use, among others: primary immunodeficiency, Kawasaki disease, Guillain-Barre syndrome, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, primary thrombocytopenia. The factors to consider when choosing a preparation: the content of IgG, IgA, method of administration (intravenous or subcutaneous). The most frequent side effects, depending on the organ localization. Presented at risk (obesity, diabetes, renal failure, hypovolemia) in which these symptoms may occur especially frequently, which should be taken into account in the conduct of therapy (adequate hydration, low-dose, slow infusion).

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Decision Trees
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins / adverse effects*
  • Immunoglobulins / therapeutic use*
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / adverse effects
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use
  • Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / drug therapy
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / drug therapy
  • Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Risk Factors
  • Thrombocytopenia / drug therapy

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous