Privigen®
Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) 10%
Privigen
Simple. Sophisticated. Safe.
The first and only 10% liquid IVIg therapy stabilized with proline.
Privigen is indicated for patients with:
- Primary immunodeficiency (PI)
- Chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
NDC Number |
Product Description |
| 44206-436-05 |
50 mL, 5 g vial |
| 44206-437-10 |
100 mL, 10 g vial |
| 44206-438-20 |
200 mL, 20 g vial |
Important Safety Information
Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), 10% Liquid, Privigen® is indicated
as replacement therapy for patients with primary immunodeficiency (PI) associated
with defects in humoral immunity, including but not limited to common variable immunodeficiency
(CVID), X-linked agammaglobulinemia, congenital agammaglobulinemia, Wiskott-Aldrich
syndrome, and severe combined immunodeficiencies. Privigen is also indicated to
rapidly raise platelet counts to prevent bleeding in patients with chronic immune
thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
WARNING: Use of Immune Globulin Intravenous (IVIg) products, particularly those containing
sucrose, have been associated with renal dysfunction, acute renal failure, osmotic
nephropathy, and death. Privigen does not contain sucrose. Administer Privigen at
minimum rate practicable in patients at risk of renal dysfunction or acute renal
failure. At-risk patients include those with preexisting renal insufficiency, diabetes
mellitus, volume depletion, sepsis, or paraproteinemia; over 65 years of age; or
receiving known nephrotoxic drugs. See full prescribing information for complete
boxed warning.
Privigen is contraindicated in patients with history of anaphylactic or severe systemic
reaction to human immune globulin, in patients with hyperprolinemia, and in IgA-deficient
patients with antibodies to IgA and history of hypersensitivity.
Monitor patient vital signs throughout infusion of Privigen. In cases of severe
hypersensitivity or anaphylactic reactions, discontinue administration and institute
appropriate medical treatment. In patients at risk for developing renal failure,
monitor urine output and renal function, including blood urea nitrogen and serum
creatinine. Also monitor patients with risk factors for thrombotic events; consider
baseline assessment of blood viscosity for those at risk of hyperviscosity.
Patients could experience increased serum viscosity, hyperproteinemia or hyponatremia;
infrequently, aseptic meningitis syndrome (AMS) may occur (most often with high
doses and/or rapid IVIg infusion). There have been reports of IVIg-related hemolysis,
hemolytic anemia, and pulmonary adverse events, including transfusion-related acute
lung injury (TRALI). Avoid high-dose regimen where fluid volume is of concern.
Privigen is derived from human plasma. The risk of transmission of infectious agents,
including viruses and, theoretically, the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) agent,
cannot be completely eliminated.
In clinical studies of patients being treated with Privigen for PI, the most serious
adverse reaction was hypersensitivity (one subject). Adverse reactions observed
in >5% of subjects with PI were headache, pain, nausea, fatigue, chills, vomiting,
joint swelling/effusion, pyrexia, and urticaria.
In clinical studies of patients being treated with Privigen for chronic ITP, the
most serious adverse reactions were AMS (one subject) and hemolysis (eight subjects).
Adverse reactions seen in >5% of subjects with chronic ITP were headache, pyrexia/hyperthermia,
positive DAT, anemia, vomiting, nausea, increases in conjugated and unconjugated
bilirubin, hyperbilirubinemia, and increased blood lactate dehydrogenase.
Treatment with Privigen might interfere with a patient's response to live virus
vaccines and could lead to misinterpretation of serologic testing.
Please see the
full prescribing information
.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit
www.fda.gov/medwatch
or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Last Updated: 04 August 2011