How do you infuse octagam?

Administration

Do not mix octagam 10% with other medicinal products or administer simultaneously with other intravenous preparation in the same infusion set.
The infusion line may be flushed before and after administration of octagam 10% with either normal saline or 5% dextrose in water.

How long is an octagam infusion?

Infusion rates: 0.5 mg/kg/min (30 mg/kg/hr for the first 30 minutes; if tolerated, advance to 1 mg/kg/min (60 mg/kg/hr) for the second 30 minutes; and if further tolerated, advance to 2 mg/kg/min (120 mg/kg/hr) for the third 30 minutes.

How often is octagam given?

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Indication	Dose	Frequency of injections
Dermatomyositis (DM) in adults	2 g/kg	every 4 weeks, divided in equal doses given over 2-5 consecutive days

What is octagam given for?

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.

Is octagam compatible with normal saline?

The infusion line may be flushed before and after administration of Octagam 10% with either normal saline or 5% dextrose in water.

What is another name for octagam?

Octagam [Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)] 5% Liquid Preparation is an immune globulin intravenous (human), 5% liquid, indicated for treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI). Common side effects of Octagam include: headache and. nausea.

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).

What is normal immunoglobulin?

Reference range/units Normal Ranges Adult: IgG 6.0 – 16.0g/L. IgA 0.8 – 3.0g/L. IgM 0.4 – 2.5g/L.