Intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg): precautions
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg): precautions. Full blood count, Renal function tests, Liver function tests. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pre-infusion tests
- Full blood count
- Renal function tests
- Liver function tests
Pre-medication
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Post-infusion tests
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Occasional monitoring tests
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References
- Dalakas MC. Intravenous immunoglobulin in autoimmune neuromuscular diseases. JAMA 2004; 291:2367-2375.
- Jiang M, Kimber JS, Gupta A, et al. Adverse reactions associated with intravenous immunoglobulin administration in the treatment of neurological disorders: a systematic review. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2023; 184:513-528.
- Keh R, Kahlil A, Nihoyannopoulos L, et al. Routine blood monitoring in maintenance immunoglobulin treatment of inflammatory neuropathy: Is it clinically relevant? J Neurol Sci 2020; 408:116527.
