Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
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Generic Name : Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin Pronunciation : sye-toe-MEG-a-loe-vye-rus ICD Code : Y43.4 Therapeutic Classification : ImmunosuppressantsBrand Names or Trade Names of Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin
International :
Cytogam
Why is Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an intravenous immune globulin (IGIV), prescribed for cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease associated with kidney, lung, liver, pancreas, and heart transplants. It increases the antibody concentration in the body temporarily.When should Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with selective immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency, and known hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin?
IV- The maximum recommended total dosage per infusion is 150 mg Ig/kg.How should Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, diabetes, blood infection, low blood volume, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Monitor liver and kidney function and immune globulin level regularly while taking this medication.
• Avoid live vaccination while taking this medication.
