Australian Red Cross Blood Service

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is issued in accordance with the Criteria for the Clinical Use of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Australia.

The criteria were developed and funded under the National Blood Agreements to assist clinicians and transfusion medicine professionals to identify conditions and circumstances for the appropriate use of IVIg:

► Intragam® P

► Octagam®

► Kiovig 10%

► Flebogamma 5% DIF

Comparison of Intragam® P, Flebogamma 5% DIF and Octagam® 26 KB

IVIg can be obtained under National Blood Supply or Direct Order arrangements. Refer to the National Blood Authority website about the supply of IVIg in Australia.

Supply Arrangements for Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) in Australia 47 KB

Prescription of these products often requires specialist consultation. Always read and refer to the product information sheet of every product prior to administration.

► Download IVIg request forms according to your State or Territory

 

 

Intragam® P (3 g in 50 mL & 12 g in 200 mL vials)

Intragam® P

Intragam® P is a plasma-derived intravenous immunoglobulin solution.

IVIg is used for patients who need replacement of antibodies and also for autoimmune disorders.

Refer to the Criteria for the Clinical Use of IVIg for specific indications and product information sheet for further information.

This product is domestically produced and accessed under the National Blood Supply (NBS) arrangement.

 

Title:	Redesign of Albumex® and Intragam P® Stoppers 175 KB
Authors:	Dr Elizabeth Campbell and Dr Joanne Pink
Description:	Information from CSL Biotherapies and the Australian Red Cross Blood Service about the redesign of Albumex® and Intragam P® Stoppers.
Date modified:	11 November 2011

 

Intragam® P product information [on www.csl.com.au]

This link takes you to CSL's web information about Intragam® P. You can download the product information (PI) sheet from this web page.

The PI details the pharmacology, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse effects, use in pregnancy & lactation, adverse effects, and dosage & administration of Intragam® P.

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Octagam® 50 mg/mL solution

Octagam®

Octagam® is a plasma-derived intravenous immunoglobulin solution. IVIg is used for patients who need replacement of antibodies and also for autoimmune disorders.

Refer to the Criteria for the Clinical Use of IVIg for specific indications and product information sheet for further information.

This is an imported product that is used to meet any shortfalls in the availability of domestically-produced Intragam® P.

Information on ordering and pricing is outlined in the National Blood Authority website.

 

Octagam® product information [on www.octapharma.com]

This link takes you to Octapharma's web information about Octagam®. You can download the product information (PI) sheet from this web page.

The PI details the pharmacology, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse effects, use in pregnancy & lactation, adverse effects, and dosage & administration of Octagam®.

 

 

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Kiovig

Kiovig 10%

Kiovig 10% is a plasma-derived intravenous immunoglobulin solution. IVIg is used for patients who need replacement of antibodies and also for autoimmune disorders.

Title:	Kiovig 10% Product Information 289 KB
Publisher:	Baxter
Description:	This product information details the pharmacology, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse effects, use in pregnancy & lactation, adverse effects, and dosage & administration of Kiovig 10%.
Date modified:	2011

Refer to the Criteria for the Clinical Use of IVIg for specific indications and product information sheet for further information.

This is an imported product. Information on ordering and pricing is outlined in the National Blood Authority website.

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Flebogamma

Flebogamma 5% DIF

Flebogamma 5% DIF is a plasma-derived intravenous immunoglobulin solution.

IVIg is used for patients who need replacement of antibodies and also for autoimmune disorders.

Refer to the Criteria for the Clinical Use of IVIg for specific indications and to its product information sheet for further information.

This is an imported product. Information on ordering and pricing is outlined in the National Blood Authority website.

 

Title:	Flebogamma 5% DIF product information 57 KB
Publisher:	Lateral Grifols
Description:	This product information details the pharmacology, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse effects, use in pregnancy & lactation, adverse effects, and dosage & administration of Flebogamma 5% DIF.
Date modified:	October 2008

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