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Primary information | |
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ID | 10193 |
Therapeutic ID | Th1025 |
Protein Name | Intravenous Immunoglobulin |
Sequence | >Th1025_Intravenous_Immunoglobulin PSALTQPPSASGSLGQSVTISCTGTSSDVGGYNYVSWYQQHAGKAPKVIIYEVNKRPSGVPDRFSGSKSGNTASLTVSGLQAEDEADYYCSSYEGSDNFVFGTGTKVTVLGQPKANPTVTLFPPSSEELQANKATEVCLISDFYPGAVTVAWKADGSPVKAGVETTKPSKQSNNKYAASSYLSLTPEQWKSHRSYSCQVTHEGSTVEKTVAPTECSPLVLQESGPGLVKPSEALSLTCTVSGDSINTILYYWSWIRQPPGKGLEWIGYIYYSGSTYGNPSLKSRVTISVNTSKNQFYSKLSSVTAADTAVYYCARVPLVVNPWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPQPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVAPELLGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPQVKFNWYVDGVQVHNAKTKPREQQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQNWLDGKEYKCKVSNKALPAPIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSL |
Molecular Weight | 142682.3 |
Chemical Formula | C6332H9826N1692O1980S42 |
Isoelectric Point | 8.13 |
Hydrophobicity | -0.331 |
Melting point | 71 |
Half-life | 20 hours (mammalian reticulocytes, in vitro) |
Description | Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a mixture of IgG1 and other antibodies derived from healthy human plasma via Cohn fractionation. The purification process includes cold alcohol fractionation, polyethylene glycol precipitation, and ion exchange chromatography. IVIg contains the same distribution of IgG antibody subclasses as is found in the general human population. IgG subclasses are fully represented in the following proportions: 70.3% IgG1, 24.7% IgG2, 3.1% IgG3, and 1.9% IgG4. IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. |
Indication/Disease | IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. These indications includes idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Kawasaki disease, hypogammaglobulinemia, B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, bone marrow transplant complications, Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, myesthenia gravis, Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome and inflammatory skin diseases. |
Pharmacodynamics | Used as replacement therapy in inherited humoral immunodeficiency disorders such as severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome, x-linked agammaglobulinemia, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. The immunoglobulins target, bind and kill bacterial cells as well as viral particles. IgG is the monomeric immunoglobulin of which there are four subclasses (IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgG4) in differing abundances (66%, 23%, 7% and 4%). IgAs represent about 15% of the immunoglobulins in the blood. These target inhaled or ingested pathogens. |
Mechanism of Action | IVIg interacts with a number of different components of the immune system, including cytokines, complement, Fc receptors and several cell surface immunocompetent molecules. IVIg also impacts different effector cells of the immune system (B and T lymphocytes, dendritic cells, etc.) and regulates a wide range of genes. Its main mechanism of actions are believed to be Fc-dependent and F(ab')2-dependent. IVIg competitively blocks gamma Fc receptors, preventing the binding and ingestion of phagocytes and suppressing platelet depletion. IVIg contains a number of different antobodies, which prevent infection by attaching to the surface of invading pathogens and aiding in their disposal before they can infect cells. Antibodies remove pathogens via complement activation, agglutination or precipitation, pathogen receptor blocking, macrophage taggingor neutralization (via binding) of pathogen toxins. Intact IVIg and F(ab)2 fragments of IVIg can also neutralize the activity of various autoantibodies. By triggering the production of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, IVIg modulates of the production of cytokines and cytokine antagonists. It also prevents the generation of the C5b-9 membrane attack complex and subsequent complement-mediated tissue damage by binding active complement components. |
Toxicity | NA |
Metabolism | NA |
Absorption | NA |
NA | |
Clearance | NA |
Categories | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins, Antibodies, Antigen Neutralization, Blood Proteins, Globulins, Human Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin Isotypes, Immunoglobulins, Immunologic Factors, Immunoproteins, Passively Acquired Immunity, Proteins, Serum, Serum Globulins |
Patents Number | NA |
Date of Issue | NA |
Date of Expiry | NA |
Drug Interaction | Antibodies in Flebogamma 5% may interfere with the response to live viral vaccines, such as measles, mumps, and rubella. Physicians should be informed of recent therapy with Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) so that administration of live viral vaccine |
Target | High affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc receptor I,High affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc receptor IB,Low affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc region receptor II-a,Low affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc region receptor II-b,Low affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc reg |
Brand Name | Civacir |
Company | NA |
Brand Description | NA |
Prescribed For | To prevent HCV infection in liver transplant patients; Prevent recurrence of hepatitis C-related liver disease in HCV positive liver transplant recipients or in patients who received an HCV-positive liver; Treat and prevent HCV infection |
Chemical Name | NA |
Formulation | NA |
Physical Appearance | NA |
Route of Administration | NA |
Recommended Dosage | NA |
Contraindication | NA |
Side Effects | NA |
Useful Link 1 | Link |
Useful Link 2 | NA |
Remarks | NA |
Primary information | |
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ID | 10194 |
Therapeutic ID | Th1025 |
Protein Name | Intravenous Immunoglobulin |
Sequence | >Th1025_Intravenous_Immunoglobulin PSALTQPPSASGSLGQSVTISCTGTSSDVGGYNYVSWYQQHAGKAPKVIIYEVNKRPSGVPDRFSGSKSGNTASLTVSGLQAEDEADYYCSSYEGSDNFVFGTGTKVTVLGQPKANPTVTLFPPSSEELQANKATEVCLISDFYPGAVTVAWKADGSPVKAGVETTKPSKQSNNKYAASSYLSLTPEQWKSHRSYSCQVTHEGSTVEKTVAPTECSPLVLQESGPGLVKPSEALSLTCTVSGDSINTILYYWSWIRQPPGKGLEWIGYIYYSGSTYGNPSLKSRVTISVNTSKNQFYSKLSSVTAADTAVYYCARVPLVVNPWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPQPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVAPELLGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPQVKFNWYVDGVQVHNAKTKPREQQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQNWLDGKEYKCKVSNKALPAPIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSL |
Molecular Weight | 142682.3 |
Chemical Formula | C6332H9826N1692O1980S42 |
Isoelectric Point | 8.13 |
Hydrophobicity | -0.331 |
Melting point | 71 |
Half-life | 20 hours (mammalian reticulocytes, in vitro) |
Description | Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a mixture of IgG1 and other antibodies derived from healthy human plasma via Cohn fractionation. The purification process includes cold alcohol fractionation, polyethylene glycol precipitation, and ion exchange chromatography. IVIg contains the same distribution of IgG antibody subclasses as is found in the general human population. IgG subclasses are fully represented in the following proportions: 70.3% IgG1, 24.7% IgG2, 3.1% IgG3, and 1.9% IgG4. IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. |
Indication/Disease | IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. These indications includes idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Kawasaki disease, hypogammaglobulinemia, B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, bone marrow transplant complications, Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, myesthenia gravis, Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome and inflammatory skin diseases. |
Pharmacodynamics | Used as replacement therapy in inherited humoral immunodeficiency disorders such as severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome, x-linked agammaglobulinemia, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. The immunoglobulins target, bind and kill bacterial cells as well as viral particles. IgG is the monomeric immunoglobulin of which there are four subclasses (IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgG4) in differing abundances (66%, 23%, 7% and 4%). IgAs represent about 15% of the immunoglobulins in the blood. These target inhaled or ingested pathogens. |
Mechanism of Action | IVIg interacts with a number of different components of the immune system, including cytokines, complement, Fc receptors and several cell surface immunocompetent molecules. IVIg also impacts different effector cells of the immune system (B and T lymphocytes, dendritic cells, etc.) and regulates a wide range of genes. Its main mechanism of actions are believed to be Fc-dependent and F(ab')2-dependent. IVIg competitively blocks gamma Fc receptors, preventing the binding and ingestion of phagocytes and suppressing platelet depletion. IVIg contains a number of different antobodies, which prevent infection by attaching to the surface of invading pathogens and aiding in their disposal before they can infect cells. Antibodies remove pathogens via complement activation, agglutination or precipitation, pathogen receptor blocking, macrophage taggingor neutralization (via binding) of pathogen toxins. Intact IVIg and F(ab)2 fragments of IVIg can also neutralize the activity of various autoantibodies. By triggering the production of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, IVIg modulates of the production of cytokines and cytokine antagonists. It also prevents the generation of the C5b-9 membrane attack complex and subsequent complement-mediated tissue damage by binding active complement components. |
Toxicity | NA |
Metabolism | NA |
Absorption | NA |
NA | |
Clearance | NA |
Categories | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins, Antibodies, Antigen Neutralization, Blood Proteins, Globulins, Human Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin Isotypes, Immunoglobulins, Immunologic Factors, Immunoproteins, Passively Acquired Immunity, Proteins, Serum, Serum Globulins |
Patents Number | NA |
Date of Issue | NA |
Date of Expiry | NA |
Drug Interaction | NA |
Target | NA |
Brand Name | Asceniv |
Company | Adma Biologics, Inc. |
Brand Description | Adma Biologics, Inc. |
Prescribed For | used to treat the symptoms of Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome (PI), Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), Bone Marrow Transplant, B-cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Dermatomyositis. |
Chemical Name | NA |
Formulation | The manufacturing process of ASCENIV employs three steps to remove/inactivate adventitious viruses to minimize the risk of virus transmission. The steps are "Precipitation and removal of fraction III" during cold ethanol fractionation, classical "solvent/detergent treatment" and "35 nm virus filtration." In compliance with current guidelines, the steps have been separately validated in a series of in vitro experiments for their capacity to inactivate or remove both enveloped and nonenveloped viruses. |
Physical Appearance | clear to opalescent liquid, which is colorless to pale yellow. |
Route of Administration | Intravenous |
Recommended Dosage | The recommended dose of ASCENIV for replacement therapy in primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI) is 300 to 800 mg/kg body weight administered every 3 to 4 weeks. The dose may be adjusted over time to achieve the desired trough levels and clinical response. |
Contraindication | ASCENIV is contraindicated in: patients who have had an anaphylactic or severe systemic reaction to the administration of human immune globulin. IgA-deficiency patients with antibodies to IgA and a history of hypersensitivity. |
Side Effects | hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, dizziness, nausea, lightheadedness, sweating, headache, pounding in your neck or ears, fever, chills, chest tightness, warmth or redness in your face, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion, weakness, increased thirst or feeling hot, inability to urinate, heavy sweating, hot and dry skin, little or no urination, swelling, rapid weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, trouble breathing, blue colored lips, fingers, or toes, fever with severe headache, neck stiffness, eye pain, increased sensitivity to light, shortness of breath, chest pain with deep breathing, rapid heart rate, numbness or weakness on one side of the body, and welling and warmth, or discoloration in an arm or leg |
Useful Link 1 | Link |
Useful Link 2 | NA |
Remarks | NA |
Primary information | |
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ID | 10195 |
Therapeutic ID | Th1025 |
Protein Name | Intravenous Immunoglobulin |
Sequence | >Th1025_Intravenous_Immunoglobulin PSALTQPPSASGSLGQSVTISCTGTSSDVGGYNYVSWYQQHAGKAPKVIIYEVNKRPSGVPDRFSGSKSGNTASLTVSGLQAEDEADYYCSSYEGSDNFVFGTGTKVTVLGQPKANPTVTLFPPSSEELQANKATEVCLISDFYPGAVTVAWKADGSPVKAGVETTKPSKQSNNKYAASSYLSLTPEQWKSHRSYSCQVTHEGSTVEKTVAPTECSPLVLQESGPGLVKPSEALSLTCTVSGDSINTILYYWSWIRQPPGKGLEWIGYIYYSGSTYGNPSLKSRVTISVNTSKNQFYSKLSSVTAADTAVYYCARVPLVVNPWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPQPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVAPELLGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPQVKFNWYVDGVQVHNAKTKPREQQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQNWLDGKEYKCKVSNKALPAPIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSL |
Molecular Weight | 142682.3 |
Chemical Formula | C6332H9826N1692O1980S42 |
Isoelectric Point | 8.13 |
Hydrophobicity | -0.331 |
Melting point | 71 |
Half-life | 20 hours (mammalian reticulocytes, in vitro) |
Description | Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a mixture of IgG1 and other antibodies derived from healthy human plasma via Cohn fractionation. The purification process includes cold alcohol fractionation, polyethylene glycol precipitation, and ion exchange chromatography. IVIg contains the same distribution of IgG antibody subclasses as is found in the general human population. IgG subclasses are fully represented in the following proportions: 70.3% IgG1, 24.7% IgG2, 3.1% IgG3, and 1.9% IgG4. IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. |
Indication/Disease | IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. These indications includes idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Kawasaki disease, hypogammaglobulinemia, B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, bone marrow transplant complications, Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, myesthenia gravis, Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome and inflammatory skin diseases. |
Pharmacodynamics | Used as replacement therapy in inherited humoral immunodeficiency disorders such as severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome, x-linked agammaglobulinemia, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. The immunoglobulins target, bind and kill bacterial cells as well as viral particles. IgG is the monomeric immunoglobulin of which there are four subclasses (IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgG4) in differing abundances (66%, 23%, 7% and 4%). IgAs represent about 15% of the immunoglobulins in the blood. These target inhaled or ingested pathogens. |
Mechanism of Action | IVIg interacts with a number of different components of the immune system, including cytokines, complement, Fc receptors and several cell surface immunocompetent molecules. IVIg also impacts different effector cells of the immune system (B and T lymphocytes, dendritic cells, etc.) and regulates a wide range of genes. Its main mechanism of actions are believed to be Fc-dependent and F(ab')2-dependent. IVIg competitively blocks gamma Fc receptors, preventing the binding and ingestion of phagocytes and suppressing platelet depletion. IVIg contains a number of different antobodies, which prevent infection by attaching to the surface of invading pathogens and aiding in their disposal before they can infect cells. Antibodies remove pathogens via complement activation, agglutination or precipitation, pathogen receptor blocking, macrophage taggingor neutralization (via binding) of pathogen toxins. Intact IVIg and F(ab)2 fragments of IVIg can also neutralize the activity of various autoantibodies. By triggering the production of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, IVIg modulates of the production of cytokines and cytokine antagonists. It also prevents the generation of the C5b-9 membrane attack complex and subsequent complement-mediated tissue damage by binding active complement components. |
Toxicity | NA |
Metabolism | NA |
Absorption | NA |
NA | |
Clearance | NA |
Categories | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins, Antibodies, Antigen Neutralization, Blood Proteins, Globulins, Human Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin Isotypes, Immunoglobulins, Immunologic Factors, Immunoproteins, Passively Acquired Immunity, Proteins, Serum, Serum Globulins |
Patents Number | NA |
Date of Issue | NA |
Date of Expiry | NA |
Drug Interaction | NA |
Target | NA |
Brand Name | Bivigam |
Company | Adma Biologics, Inc. |
Brand Description | Adma Biologics, Inc. |
Prescribed For | BIVIGAM is an Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), 10% Liquid, indicated for the treatment of patients with primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI). This includes, but is not limited to, the humoral immune defect in common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), X-linked agammaglobulinemia, congenital agammaglobulinemia, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, and severe combined immunodeficiencies. |
Chemical Name | NA |
Formulation | The manufacturing process of BIVIGAM employs three steps to remove/inactivate adventitious viruses to minimize the risk of virus transmission. The steps are “Precipitation and removal of fraction III” during cold ethanol fractionation, classical “Solvent/detergent treatment” and “35 nm virus filtration”. In compliance with current guidelines, the steps have been separately validated in a series of in vitro experiments for their capacity to inactivate or remove both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. Precipitation and removal of fraction III removes both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, solvent/detergent treatment represents a virus inactivation step for enveloped viruses, and 35 nm virus filtration removes both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses by size exclusion. In addition to the steps above, low pH during several steps of the production process contributes to virus inactivation. The results of virus validation studies for BIVIGAM are shown in Table 3, expressed as log10 reduction factors. |
Physical Appearance | sterile liquid |
Route of Administration | Intravenous infusion |
Recommended Dosage | The recommended dose of BIVIGAM for replacement therapy in primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI) is 300 to 800 mg/kg body weight administered every 3 to 4 weeks. The dosage may be adjusted over time to achieve the desired trough levels and clinical response. |
Contraindication | BIVIGAM is contraindicated in patients who have had an anaphylactic or severe systemic reaction to the administration of human immune globulin. BIVIGAM is contraindicated in IgA deficiency patients with antibodies to IgA and a history of hypersensitivity. |
Side Effects | headache fatigue infusion site reaction nausea sinus infection increased blood pressure diarrhea dizziness tiredness back pain migraine muscle pain, and sore throat |
Useful Link 1 | Link |
Useful Link 2 | NA |
Remarks | NA |
Primary information | |
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ID | 10196 |
Therapeutic ID | Th1025 |
Protein Name | Intravenous Immunoglobulin |
Sequence | >Th1025_Intravenous_Immunoglobulin PSALTQPPSASGSLGQSVTISCTGTSSDVGGYNYVSWYQQHAGKAPKVIIYEVNKRPSGVPDRFSGSKSGNTASLTVSGLQAEDEADYYCSSYEGSDNFVFGTGTKVTVLGQPKANPTVTLFPPSSEELQANKATEVCLISDFYPGAVTVAWKADGSPVKAGVETTKPSKQSNNKYAASSYLSLTPEQWKSHRSYSCQVTHEGSTVEKTVAPTECSPLVLQESGPGLVKPSEALSLTCTVSGDSINTILYYWSWIRQPPGKGLEWIGYIYYSGSTYGNPSLKSRVTISVNTSKNQFYSKLSSVTAADTAVYYCARVPLVVNPWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPQPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVAPELLGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPQVKFNWYVDGVQVHNAKTKPREQQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQNWLDGKEYKCKVSNKALPAPIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSL |
Molecular Weight | 142682.3 |
Chemical Formula | C6332H9826N1692O1980S42 |
Isoelectric Point | 8.13 |
Hydrophobicity | -0.331 |
Melting point | 71 |
Half-life | 20 hours (mammalian reticulocytes, in vitro) |
Description | Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a mixture of IgG1 and other antibodies derived from healthy human plasma via Cohn fractionation. The purification process includes cold alcohol fractionation, polyethylene glycol precipitation, and ion exchange chromatography. IVIg contains the same distribution of IgG antibody subclasses as is found in the general human population. IgG subclasses are fully represented in the following proportions: 70.3% IgG1, 24.7% IgG2, 3.1% IgG3, and 1.9% IgG4. IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. |
Indication/Disease | IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. These indications includes idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Kawasaki disease, hypogammaglobulinemia, B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, bone marrow transplant complications, Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, myesthenia gravis, Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome and inflammatory skin diseases. |
Pharmacodynamics | Used as replacement therapy in inherited humoral immunodeficiency disorders such as severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome, x-linked agammaglobulinemia, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. The immunoglobulins target, bind and kill bacterial cells as well as viral particles. IgG is the monomeric immunoglobulin of which there are four subclasses (IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgG4) in differing abundances (66%, 23%, 7% and 4%). IgAs represent about 15% of the immunoglobulins in the blood. These target inhaled or ingested pathogens. |
Mechanism of Action | IVIg interacts with a number of different components of the immune system, including cytokines, complement, Fc receptors and several cell surface immunocompetent molecules. IVIg also impacts different effector cells of the immune system (B and T lymphocytes, dendritic cells, etc.) and regulates a wide range of genes. Its main mechanism of actions are believed to be Fc-dependent and F(ab')2-dependent. IVIg competitively blocks gamma Fc receptors, preventing the binding and ingestion of phagocytes and suppressing platelet depletion. IVIg contains a number of different antobodies, which prevent infection by attaching to the surface of invading pathogens and aiding in their disposal before they can infect cells. Antibodies remove pathogens via complement activation, agglutination or precipitation, pathogen receptor blocking, macrophage taggingor neutralization (via binding) of pathogen toxins. Intact IVIg and F(ab)2 fragments of IVIg can also neutralize the activity of various autoantibodies. By triggering the production of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, IVIg modulates of the production of cytokines and cytokine antagonists. It also prevents the generation of the C5b-9 membrane attack complex and subsequent complement-mediated tissue damage by binding active complement components. |
Toxicity | NA |
Metabolism | NA |
Absorption | NA |
NA | |
Clearance | NA |
Categories | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins, Antibodies, Antigen Neutralization, Blood Proteins, Globulins, Human Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin Isotypes, Immunoglobulins, Immunologic Factors, Immunoproteins, Passively Acquired Immunity, Proteins, Serum, Serum Globulins |
Patents Number | NA |
Date of Issue | NA |
Date of Expiry | NA |
Drug Interaction | NA |
Target | NA |
Brand Name | Flebogamma |
Company | Instituto Grifols SA |
Brand Description | Instituto Grifols SA |
Prescribed For | It is indicated for replacement therapy in primary (inherited) humoral immunodeficiency disorders, such as common variable immunodeficiency, x-linked agammaglobulinemia, severe combined immunodeficiency, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. Flebogamma 5% is espe |
Chemical Name | NA |
Formulation | Flebogamma 5% contains 50 mg IgG per mL, 50 mg D-sorbitol per mL, and _ 6 mg/mL polyethylene glycol. There is no preservative in the formulation. The pH of the solution ranges from 5 to 6 and the osmolarity from 240 to 350 mOsm/L |
Physical Appearance | Sterile, clear or slightly opalescent and colorless to pale yellow liquid |
Route of Administration | Intravenous infusion |
Recommended Dosage | Normally given as 300 to 600 mg/kg body weight subjects with primary humoral immunodeficiency disease (PID) every 3 or 4 weeks for 12 months. |
Contraindication | Flebogamma 5% should not be administered to individuals with a history of severe or anaphylactic reactions to blood or blood-derived products. Individuals with selective IgA deficiency and demonstrable antibodies to IgA should not receive Flebogamma 5%. |
Side Effects | Rash; itching; hives; difficulty breathing or swallowing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; bloating; calf pain or tenderness; chest pain; confusion; dark urine; decreased urination; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever or chills; increased or painful urination; numbness of an arm or a leg; one-sided weakness; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe headache, dizziness, or stomach pain; shortness of breath or trouble breathing; speech problems; sweating; symptoms of kidney problems (eg, decreased urination, lower back or flank pain, swelling or bloating, sudden weight gain); unusual tiredness or weakness; vision problems; yellowing of the skin or eyes. |
Useful Link 1 | Link |
Useful Link 2 | NA |
Remarks | NA |
Primary information | |
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ID | 10197 |
Therapeutic ID | Th1025 |
Protein Name | Intravenous Immunoglobulin |
Sequence | >Th1025_Intravenous_Immunoglobulin PSALTQPPSASGSLGQSVTISCTGTSSDVGGYNYVSWYQQHAGKAPKVIIYEVNKRPSGVPDRFSGSKSGNTASLTVSGLQAEDEADYYCSSYEGSDNFVFGTGTKVTVLGQPKANPTVTLFPPSSEELQANKATEVCLISDFYPGAVTVAWKADGSPVKAGVETTKPSKQSNNKYAASSYLSLTPEQWKSHRSYSCQVTHEGSTVEKTVAPTECSPLVLQESGPGLVKPSEALSLTCTVSGDSINTILYYWSWIRQPPGKGLEWIGYIYYSGSTYGNPSLKSRVTISVNTSKNQFYSKLSSVTAADTAVYYCARVPLVVNPWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPQPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVAPELLGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPQVKFNWYVDGVQVHNAKTKPREQQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQNWLDGKEYKCKVSNKALPAPIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSL |
Molecular Weight | 142682.3 |
Chemical Formula | C6332H9826N1692O1980S42 |
Isoelectric Point | 8.13 |
Hydrophobicity | -0.331 |
Melting point | 71 |
Half-life | 20 hours (mammalian reticulocytes, in vitro) |
Description | Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a mixture of IgG1 and other antibodies derived from healthy human plasma via Cohn fractionation. The purification process includes cold alcohol fractionation, polyethylene glycol precipitation, and ion exchange chromatography. IVIg contains the same distribution of IgG antibody subclasses as is found in the general human population. IgG subclasses are fully represented in the following proportions: 70.3% IgG1, 24.7% IgG2, 3.1% IgG3, and 1.9% IgG4. IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. |
Indication/Disease | IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. These indications includes idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Kawasaki disease, hypogammaglobulinemia, B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, bone marrow transplant complications, Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, myesthenia gravis, Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome and inflammatory skin diseases. |
Pharmacodynamics | Used as replacement therapy in inherited humoral immunodeficiency disorders such as severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome, x-linked agammaglobulinemia, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. The immunoglobulins target, bind and kill bacterial cells as well as viral particles. IgG is the monomeric immunoglobulin of which there are four subclasses (IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgG4) in differing abundances (66%, 23%, 7% and 4%). IgAs represent about 15% of the immunoglobulins in the blood. These target inhaled or ingested pathogens. |
Mechanism of Action | IVIg interacts with a number of different components of the immune system, including cytokines, complement, Fc receptors and several cell surface immunocompetent molecules. IVIg also impacts different effector cells of the immune system (B and T lymphocytes, dendritic cells, etc.) and regulates a wide range of genes. Its main mechanism of actions are believed to be Fc-dependent and F(ab')2-dependent. IVIg competitively blocks gamma Fc receptors, preventing the binding and ingestion of phagocytes and suppressing platelet depletion. IVIg contains a number of different antobodies, which prevent infection by attaching to the surface of invading pathogens and aiding in their disposal before they can infect cells. Antibodies remove pathogens via complement activation, agglutination or precipitation, pathogen receptor blocking, macrophage taggingor neutralization (via binding) of pathogen toxins. Intact IVIg and F(ab)2 fragments of IVIg can also neutralize the activity of various autoantibodies. By triggering the production of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, IVIg modulates of the production of cytokines and cytokine antagonists. It also prevents the generation of the C5b-9 membrane attack complex and subsequent complement-mediated tissue damage by binding active complement components. |
Toxicity | NA |
Metabolism | NA |
Absorption | NA |
NA | |
Clearance | NA |
Categories | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins, Antibodies, Antigen Neutralization, Blood Proteins, Globulins, Human Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin Isotypes, Immunoglobulins, Immunologic Factors, Immunoproteins, Passively Acquired Immunity, Proteins, Serum, Serum Globulins |
Patents Number | NA |
Date of Issue | NA |
Date of Expiry | NA |
Drug Interaction | NA |
Target | NA |
Brand Name | Cutaquig |
Company | Pfizer |
Brand Description | Pfizer |
Prescribed For | NA |
Chemical Name | NA |
Formulation | NA |
Physical Appearance | NA |
Route of Administration | NA |
Recommended Dosage | NA |
Contraindication | NA |
Side Effects | NA |
Useful Link 1 | Link |
Useful Link 2 | NA |
Remarks | NA |
Primary information | |
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ID | 10198 |
Therapeutic ID | Th1025 |
Protein Name | Intravenous Immunoglobulin |
Sequence | >Th1025_Intravenous_Immunoglobulin PSALTQPPSASGSLGQSVTISCTGTSSDVGGYNYVSWYQQHAGKAPKVIIYEVNKRPSGVPDRFSGSKSGNTASLTVSGLQAEDEADYYCSSYEGSDNFVFGTGTKVTVLGQPKANPTVTLFPPSSEELQANKATEVCLISDFYPGAVTVAWKADGSPVKAGVETTKPSKQSNNKYAASSYLSLTPEQWKSHRSYSCQVTHEGSTVEKTVAPTECSPLVLQESGPGLVKPSEALSLTCTVSGDSINTILYYWSWIRQPPGKGLEWIGYIYYSGSTYGNPSLKSRVTISVNTSKNQFYSKLSSVTAADTAVYYCARVPLVVNPWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPQPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVAPELLGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPQVKFNWYVDGVQVHNAKTKPREQQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQNWLDGKEYKCKVSNKALPAPIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSL |
Molecular Weight | 142682.3 |
Chemical Formula | C6332H9826N1692O1980S42 |
Isoelectric Point | 8.13 |
Hydrophobicity | -0.331 |
Melting point | 71 |
Half-life | 20 hours (mammalian reticulocytes, in vitro) |
Description | Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a mixture of IgG1 and other antibodies derived from healthy human plasma via Cohn fractionation. The purification process includes cold alcohol fractionation, polyethylene glycol precipitation, and ion exchange chromatography. IVIg contains the same distribution of IgG antibody subclasses as is found in the general human population. IgG subclasses are fully represented in the following proportions: 70.3% IgG1, 24.7% IgG2, 3.1% IgG3, and 1.9% IgG4. IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. |
Indication/Disease | IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. These indications includes idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Kawasaki disease, hypogammaglobulinemia, B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, bone marrow transplant complications, Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, myesthenia gravis, Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome and inflammatory skin diseases. |
Pharmacodynamics | Used as replacement therapy in inherited humoral immunodeficiency disorders such as severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome, x-linked agammaglobulinemia, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. The immunoglobulins target, bind and kill bacterial cells as well as viral particles. IgG is the monomeric immunoglobulin of which there are four subclasses (IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgG4) in differing abundances (66%, 23%, 7% and 4%). IgAs represent about 15% of the immunoglobulins in the blood. These target inhaled or ingested pathogens. |
Mechanism of Action | IVIg interacts with a number of different components of the immune system, including cytokines, complement, Fc receptors and several cell surface immunocompetent molecules. IVIg also impacts different effector cells of the immune system (B and T lymphocytes, dendritic cells, etc.) and regulates a wide range of genes. Its main mechanism of actions are believed to be Fc-dependent and F(ab')2-dependent. IVIg competitively blocks gamma Fc receptors, preventing the binding and ingestion of phagocytes and suppressing platelet depletion. IVIg contains a number of different antobodies, which prevent infection by attaching to the surface of invading pathogens and aiding in their disposal before they can infect cells. Antibodies remove pathogens via complement activation, agglutination or precipitation, pathogen receptor blocking, macrophage taggingor neutralization (via binding) of pathogen toxins. Intact IVIg and F(ab)2 fragments of IVIg can also neutralize the activity of various autoantibodies. By triggering the production of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, IVIg modulates of the production of cytokines and cytokine antagonists. It also prevents the generation of the C5b-9 membrane attack complex and subsequent complement-mediated tissue damage by binding active complement components. |
Toxicity | NA |
Metabolism | NA |
Absorption | NA |
NA | |
Clearance | NA |
Categories | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins, Antibodies, Antigen Neutralization, Blood Proteins, Globulins, Human Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin Isotypes, Immunoglobulins, Immunologic Factors, Immunoproteins, Passively Acquired Immunity, Proteins, Serum, Serum Globulins |
Patents Number | NA |
Date of Issue | NA |
Date of Expiry | NA |
Drug Interaction | NA |
Target | NA |
Brand Name | Gamastan |
Company | Grifols Therapeutics Llc |
Brand Description | Grifols Therapeutics Llc |
Prescribed For | used to treat the symptoms of Hepatitis A, Measles, Rubella, and Varicella. |
Chemical Name | NA |
Formulation | In the manufacturing process of GAMASTAN, there are several steps with the capacity for viral inactivation or removal. The main steps of the manufacturing process that contribute to the virus clearance capacity are as follows: Caprylate precipitation/depth filtration Caprylate incubation Depth filtration Column chromatography Nanofiltration Low pH final container incubation |
Physical Appearance | clear or slightly opalescent, and colorless or pale yellow or light brown sterile solution |
Route of Administration | Intravenous |
Recommended Dosage | 0.1 mL/kg 0.2 mL/kg 0.2 mL/kg |
Contraindication | GAMASTAN is contraindicated in: Anaphylactic or severe systemic hypersensitivity reactions to immune globulin (human). |
Side Effects | hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, itching, red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever, wheezing, tightness in the chest or throat, trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking, and unusual hoarseness |
Useful Link 1 | Link |
Useful Link 2 | NA |
Remarks | NA |
Primary information | |
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ID | 10199 |
Therapeutic ID | Th1025 |
Protein Name | Intravenous Immunoglobulin |
Sequence | >Th1025_Intravenous_Immunoglobulin PSALTQPPSASGSLGQSVTISCTGTSSDVGGYNYVSWYQQHAGKAPKVIIYEVNKRPSGVPDRFSGSKSGNTASLTVSGLQAEDEADYYCSSYEGSDNFVFGTGTKVTVLGQPKANPTVTLFPPSSEELQANKATEVCLISDFYPGAVTVAWKADGSPVKAGVETTKPSKQSNNKYAASSYLSLTPEQWKSHRSYSCQVTHEGSTVEKTVAPTECSPLVLQESGPGLVKPSEALSLTCTVSGDSINTILYYWSWIRQPPGKGLEWIGYIYYSGSTYGNPSLKSRVTISVNTSKNQFYSKLSSVTAADTAVYYCARVPLVVNPWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPQPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVAPELLGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPQVKFNWYVDGVQVHNAKTKPREQQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQNWLDGKEYKCKVSNKALPAPIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSL |
Molecular Weight | 142682.3 |
Chemical Formula | C6332H9826N1692O1980S42 |
Isoelectric Point | 8.13 |
Hydrophobicity | -0.331 |
Melting point | 71 |
Half-life | 20 hours (mammalian reticulocytes, in vitro) |
Description | Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a mixture of IgG1 and other antibodies derived from healthy human plasma via Cohn fractionation. The purification process includes cold alcohol fractionation, polyethylene glycol precipitation, and ion exchange chromatography. IVIg contains the same distribution of IgG antibody subclasses as is found in the general human population. IgG subclasses are fully represented in the following proportions: 70.3% IgG1, 24.7% IgG2, 3.1% IgG3, and 1.9% IgG4. IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. |
Indication/Disease | IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. These indications includes idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Kawasaki disease, hypogammaglobulinemia, B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, bone marrow transplant complications, Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, myesthenia gravis, Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome and inflammatory skin diseases. |
Pharmacodynamics | Used as replacement therapy in inherited humoral immunodeficiency disorders such as severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome, x-linked agammaglobulinemia, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. The immunoglobulins target, bind and kill bacterial cells as well as viral particles. IgG is the monomeric immunoglobulin of which there are four subclasses (IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgG4) in differing abundances (66%, 23%, 7% and 4%). IgAs represent about 15% of the immunoglobulins in the blood. These target inhaled or ingested pathogens. |
Mechanism of Action | IVIg interacts with a number of different components of the immune system, including cytokines, complement, Fc receptors and several cell surface immunocompetent molecules. IVIg also impacts different effector cells of the immune system (B and T lymphocytes, dendritic cells, etc.) and regulates a wide range of genes. Its main mechanism of actions are believed to be Fc-dependent and F(ab')2-dependent. IVIg competitively blocks gamma Fc receptors, preventing the binding and ingestion of phagocytes and suppressing platelet depletion. IVIg contains a number of different antobodies, which prevent infection by attaching to the surface of invading pathogens and aiding in their disposal before they can infect cells. Antibodies remove pathogens via complement activation, agglutination or precipitation, pathogen receptor blocking, macrophage taggingor neutralization (via binding) of pathogen toxins. Intact IVIg and F(ab)2 fragments of IVIg can also neutralize the activity of various autoantibodies. By triggering the production of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, IVIg modulates of the production of cytokines and cytokine antagonists. It also prevents the generation of the C5b-9 membrane attack complex and subsequent complement-mediated tissue damage by binding active complement components. |
Toxicity | NA |
Metabolism | NA |
Absorption | NA |
NA | |
Clearance | NA |
Categories | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins, Antibodies, Antigen Neutralization, Blood Proteins, Globulins, Human Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin Isotypes, Immunoglobulins, Immunologic Factors, Immunoproteins, Passively Acquired Immunity, Proteins, Serum, Serum Globulins |
Patents Number | NA |
Date of Issue | NA |
Date of Expiry | NA |
Drug Interaction | NA |
Target | NA |
Brand Name | Gamunex |
Company | Talecris Biotherapeutics |
Brand Description | Talecris Biotherapeutics |
Prescribed For | Gamunex-C is used to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI). This includes, but is not limited to, congenital agammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency, X-linked agammaglobulinemia, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, and severe combined immunodeficiencies. |
Chemical Name | NA |
Formulation | GAMUNEX (immune globulin intravenous human 10%) consists of 9%–11% protein in 0.16–0.24 M glycine. Not less than 98% of the protein has the electrophoretic mobility of gamma globulin. GAMUNEX (immune globulin intravenous human 10%) contains trace levels o |
Physical Appearance | Sterile solution |
Route of Administration | Intravenous infusion |
Recommended Dosage | Treatment of Primary Humoral Immunodeficiency = The dose of GAMUNEX (immune globulin intravenous (human) 10%) for replacement therapy in primary immune deficiency diseases is 300 to 600 mg/kg body weight (3-6 mL/kg) administered every 3 to 4 weeks. The dosage may be adjusted over time to achieve the desired trough levels and clinical responses. |
Contraindication | GAMUNEX (immune globulin intravenous (human) 10%) is contraindicated in individuals with acute severe hypersensitivity reactions to Immune Globulin (Human). GAMUNEX (immune globulin intravenous (human) 10%) contains trace amounts of IgA. It is contraindic in patients who have had an anaphylactic or severe systemic reaction to the administration of human immune globulin. |
Side Effects | Mild headache; dizziness; tired feeling; back pain, muscle cramps; minor chest pain; or flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling). |
Useful Link 1 | Link |
Useful Link 2 | NA |
Remarks | NA |
Primary information | |
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ID | 10200 |
Therapeutic ID | Th1025 |
Protein Name | Intravenous Immunoglobulin |
Sequence | >Th1025_Intravenous_Immunoglobulin PSALTQPPSASGSLGQSVTISCTGTSSDVGGYNYVSWYQQHAGKAPKVIIYEVNKRPSGVPDRFSGSKSGNTASLTVSGLQAEDEADYYCSSYEGSDNFVFGTGTKVTVLGQPKANPTVTLFPPSSEELQANKATEVCLISDFYPGAVTVAWKADGSPVKAGVETTKPSKQSNNKYAASSYLSLTPEQWKSHRSYSCQVTHEGSTVEKTVAPTECSPLVLQESGPGLVKPSEALSLTCTVSGDSINTILYYWSWIRQPPGKGLEWIGYIYYSGSTYGNPSLKSRVTISVNTSKNQFYSKLSSVTAADTAVYYCARVPLVVNPWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPQPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVAPELLGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPQVKFNWYVDGVQVHNAKTKPREQQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQNWLDGKEYKCKVSNKALPAPIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSL |
Molecular Weight | 142682.3 |
Chemical Formula | C6332H9826N1692O1980S42 |
Isoelectric Point | 8.13 |
Hydrophobicity | -0.331 |
Melting point | 71 |
Half-life | 20 hours (mammalian reticulocytes, in vitro) |
Description | Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a mixture of IgG1 and other antibodies derived from healthy human plasma via Cohn fractionation. The purification process includes cold alcohol fractionation, polyethylene glycol precipitation, and ion exchange chromatography. IVIg contains the same distribution of IgG antibody subclasses as is found in the general human population. IgG subclasses are fully represented in the following proportions: 70.3% IgG1, 24.7% IgG2, 3.1% IgG3, and 1.9% IgG4. IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. |
Indication/Disease | IVIg is used in the treatment of immunodeficiencies, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. These indications includes idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Kawasaki disease, hypogammaglobulinemia, B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, bone marrow transplant complications, Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, myesthenia gravis, Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome and inflammatory skin diseases. |
Pharmacodynamics | Used as replacement therapy in inherited humoral immunodeficiency disorders such as severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome, x-linked agammaglobulinemia, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. The immunoglobulins target, bind and kill bacterial cells as well as viral particles. IgG is the monomeric immunoglobulin of which there are four subclasses (IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgG4) in differing abundances (66%, 23%, 7% and 4%). IgAs represent about 15% of the immunoglobulins in the blood. These target inhaled or ingested pathogens. |
Mechanism of Action | IVIg interacts with a number of different components of the immune system, including cytokines, complement, Fc receptors and several cell surface immunocompetent molecules. IVIg also impacts different effector cells of the immune system (B and T lymphocytes, dendritic cells, etc.) and regulates a wide range of genes. Its main mechanism of actions are believed to be Fc-dependent and F(ab')2-dependent. IVIg competitively blocks gamma Fc receptors, preventing the binding and ingestion of phagocytes and suppressing platelet depletion. IVIg contains a number of different antobodies, which prevent infection by attaching to the surface of invading pathogens and aiding in their disposal before they can infect cells. Antibodies remove pathogens via complement activation, agglutination or precipitation, pathogen receptor blocking, macrophage taggingor neutralization (via binding) of pathogen toxins. Intact IVIg and F(ab)2 fragments of IVIg can also neutralize the activity of various autoantibodies. By triggering the production of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, IVIg modulates of the production of cytokines and cytokine antagonists. It also prevents the generation of the C5b-9 membrane attack complex and subsequent complement-mediated tissue damage by binding active complement components. |
Toxicity | NA |
Metabolism | NA |
Absorption | NA |
NA | |
Clearance | NA |
Categories | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins, Antibodies, Antigen Neutralization, Blood Proteins, Globulins, Human Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin Isotypes, Immunoglobulins, Immunologic Factors, Immunoproteins, Passively Acquired Immunity, Proteins, Serum, Serum Globulins |
Patents Number | NA |
Date of Issue | NA |
Date of Expiry | NA |
Drug Interaction | NA |
Target | NA |
Brand Name | Gamimune N |
Company | Talecris Biotherapeutics Inc |
Brand Description | Talecris Biotherapeutics Inc |
Prescribed For | NA |
Chemical Name | NA |
Formulation | NA |
Physical Appearance | NA |
Route of Administration | NA |
Recommended Dosage | NA |
Contraindication | NA |
Side Effects | NA |
Useful Link 1 | NA |
Useful Link 2 | NA |
Remarks | NA |