About Privigen
Privigen is a ready-to-use 10% liquid formulation of human immunoglobulin (Ig) for
intravenous administration. Proline, a naturally occurring
amino acid, is used as the stabilizer for Privigen; it was selected based on the
results of extensive testing. The Ig molecules in Privigen have not been enzymatically
digested or chemically modified and are thus native and fully active. The four Ig
subclasses are present in a distribution similar to that observed in the plasma
of healthy subjects (see Table 1).2, 3
Privigen is purified from the pooled plasma of thousands of healthy donors, so it
contains a wide variety of the antibody specificities and idiotypes available in
the general human population. This allows Privigen to be used for the treatment
of immune disorders requiring immunoglobulin replacement. In fact, immunoglobulin
G (IgG) therapies were originally used specifically for their high titer of antibodies
to various pathogens.4
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.
Please see the Important Safety Information
and full Prescribing Information.
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Important Safety Information
Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), 10% Liquid, Privigen® is indicated for the treatment of 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: Renal dysfunction, acute renal failure, osmotic nephrosis, and death may be associated with the administration of Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) (IVIg) products in predisposed patients. Administer IVIg products at the minimum infusion rate possible. Renal dysfunction and acute renal failure occur more commonly in patients receiving IVIg products containing sucrose. Privigen does not contain sucrose. See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
Privigen is contraindicated in patients who have had an anaphylactic or severe systemic reaction to the administration of human immune globulin, in patients with hyperprolinemia, and in IgA-deficient patients with antibodies to IgA and a history of hypersensitivity.
In patients at risk for developing renal failure, monitor urine output and renal function, including blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine. Thrombotic events have been reported with Privigen and other IVIg treatments. Monitor patients with risk factors for thrombotic events, including a history of atherosclerosis, multiple cardiovascular risk factors, advanced age, impaired cardiac output, hypercoagulable disorders, prolonged periods of immobilization, and/or known or suspected hyperviscosity.
Aseptic meningitis syndrome (AMS) may occur infrequently with Privigen and other IVIg treatments; AMS may occur more frequently with high doses and/or rapid infusion of IVIg. Hemolysis, hemolytic anemia, and pulmonary adverse events have also been reported. There have been reports of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema in patients administered IVIg. If transfusion-related acute lung injury is suspected, test product and patient for antineutrophil antibodies.
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, the most common adverse reactions with Privigen were headache, pain, nausea, pyrexia/hyperthermia, fatigue, and chills. Anemia was an additional common adverse reaction in patients being treated with Privigen for chronic ITP. The most serious adverse reactions in chronic ITP patients were aseptic meningitis syndrome in one subject and hemolysis in eight subjects.
For more information about Privigen, please see full Prescribing Information.
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