IMMUNOTHERAPY
Octagam
IMMUNOTHERAPY
Octagam
Octagam® is a human normal immunoglobulin (IVIg) that has been used in more than 80 countries globally, for replacement therapy in patients with primary immunodeficiency syndromes
Strengthening Immune System
Octagam® is a human normal immunoglobulin (IVIg) that is indicated for replacement therapy in patients with primary immunodeficiency syndromes, myeloma or chronic lymphatic leukaemia with severe secondary hypogammaglobulinaemia and recurrent infections, and children with congenital AIDS and recurrent infections.
It is also used in immunomodulation of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in children or adults at high risk of bleeding or prior to surgery to correct the platelet count, in patients with Guillain Barré syndrome and Kawasaki disease. Another approved indication is for allogeneic bone marrow transplantation1.
Octagam® has been used in more than 80 countries globally, which provides reassurance to both patients and physicians.
Key Features & Benefits
Experience in more than 80 countries and more than 60 tons distributed worldwide
Liquid, ready-to-use Storage at room temperature (up to 25 °C) Preservative free
The Octagam® manufacturing process provides significant viral reduction through three validated manufacturing steps:
- Cold Ethanol fractionation
- Solvent / Detergent treatment
- Low pH incubation
References
- Siegel, J., The product: all intravenous immunoglobulins are not equivalent. Pharmacotherapy 2005, 25, 78-84
- octagam® summary of product characteristics
- Debes, A., Tolerability and safety of the intravenous immunoglobulin octagam®: a 10-year prospective observational study, Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2007 Sep; 16(9):1038-47
Octagam: Intravenous Human Normal Immunoglobulin
octagam® 5% (50 mg/ml), Human Normal Immunoglobulin
octagam® 10% (100 mg/ml), Human Normal Immunoglobulin
Liquid, ready-to-use intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg).
Indication
- To treat patients who require replacement of antibodies to help provide protection against some infections.
- For the treatment of some autoimmune disorders (diseases where the immune system is overactive).
octagam® 5% and octagam® 10% can only be obtained on a doctor’s prescription.
Presentation
octagam® 5% (50 mg/ml), Human Normal Immunoglobulin
octagam® 10% (100 mg/ml), Human Normal Immunoglobulin
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