HUMAN NORMAL IMMUNOGLOBULIN

Brand Name & Strength

Intragam P 6% (3 g/50 ml)

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

Not required but may be diluted with up to 2 parts of diluent

Diluent

NS, D5

Administration & Infusion rate

IV infusion

Initial rate: 1 ml/min

Gradually increase (over 15 min) to a maximum 3 – 4 ml/min

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

-

Remarks

Rate of infusion which is too rapid may cause flushing and changes in heart rate and blood pressure.

Consideration should be given to reducing the rate of infusion in elderly patients and in patients with pre-existing renal disease.

Intragam P contains no preservatives and must be used immediately after opening the bottle. Any unused potion should be discarded.