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A blood product administered intravenously that contains pooled IgG (immunoglobulin
(antibody) G) extracted from the plasma of over one thousand blood donors.
Side effects may occur such as:
Headache.
Serious Side effects may occur such as:
Acute renal failure.
Allergic/anaphylactic reactions
Anaphylactic shock.
Aseptic meningitis.
Damage - such as hepatitis caused directly by antibodies contained in the pooled
IVIG
Dermatitis - usually peeling of the skin of the palms and soles.
Infection (such as HIV or viral hepatitis) by contaminated blood product; there is
also an as yet unknown risk of contracting variant CJD (vCJD).
