What is GAMMAGARD LIQUID?

GAMMAGARD LIQUID is a ready-to-use liquid medicine that is given in a vein (intravenously) to treat multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) in adults.

What is the most important information that I should know about GAMMAGARD LIQUID?

GAMMAGARD LIQUID can cause the following serious reactions: Severe allergic reactions causing difficulty in breathing or skin rashes, Decreased kidney function or kidney failure, Blood clots in the heart, brain, lungs or elsewhere in the body, Severe headache, drowsiness, fever, painful eye movements, or nausea and vomiting, Dark colored urine, swelling, fatigue, or difficulty breathing

Who should not use GAMMAGARD LIQUID?

Do not use GAMMAGARD LIQUID if you: Have had a severe allergic reaction to immune globulin or other blood products.Have a condition called selective (or severe) immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency.

What should I avoid while taking GAMMAGARD LIQUID?

GAMMAGARD LIQUID can make vaccines (like measles/mumps/rubella or chickenpox vaccines) not work as well for you.Before you get any vaccines, tell your healthcare provider (HCP) that you take GAMMAGARD LIQUID.Tell your HCP if you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, or if you are nursing.

What are the possible or reasonably likely side effects of GAMMAGARD LIQUID?

Hives, swelling in the mouth or throat, itching, trouble breathing, wheezing, fainting or dizziness. These could be signs of a serious allergic reaction. Bad headache with nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, fever, and sensitivity to light. These could be signs of irritation and swelling of the lining around your brain. Reduced urination, sudden weight gain, or swelling in your legs. These could be signs of a kidney problem. Pain, selling, warmth, redness, or a lump in your legs or arms. These could be signs of a blood clot.Brown or red urine, fast heart rate, yellow skin or eyes. These could be signs of a liver or blood problem. Chest pain or trouble breathing, or blue lips or extremities. These could be signs of a serious heart or lung problem.Fever over 100°F. This could be a sign of an infection.

Glossary

You’ll hear these terms and phrases often.

Between IG and IV—there’s a lot to remember. But, once you get familiar with these terms, it’s easier to remember them.

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GAMMAGARD LIQUID is a ready-to-use liquid medicine that is given in a vein (intravenously) or under the skin (subcutaneously) to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI) in people 2 years and older, given in a vein to treat multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) in adults, and given in a vein to treat chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) in adults

Short-term but serious infections that require immediate medical care

Proteins made by the body to help fight infections

Disease or condition that usually lasts for 3 months or longer and may get worse

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack your nerves, leading to muscle weakness and numbness

Helps your body fight infections

Method of administering fluids into the bloodstream (how you get your medicine)

Through a vein

Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) is a therapy administered through a vein to treat various diseases

Occur on the body where the medicine is given; these generally go away within a few hours and are less likely after the first few infusions

Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) is a disease that causes muscle weakness that can worsen over time

Patient experience in a clinical trial over the course of 1 year. One patient-year is equal to, for example, the experience of 2 patients for 6 months, or 12 patients for 1 month each

Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) describes a group of disorders that cause the immune system to not work correctly, making it harder for your body to fight infections

Happen through the body, such as a headache or feeling tired

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What Is IG?

Glossary

Between IG and IV—there’s a lot to remember. But, once you get familiar with these terms, it’s easier to remember them.

GAMMAGARD LIQUID

Acute serious bacterial infections (ASBIs)

Antibodies

Chronic disorder

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Immune system

Infusion

Intravenous, or IV

IVIG

Local side effects

Multifocal Motor Neuropathy

Patient-year

Primary Immunodeficiency

Systemic side effects

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