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GAMMAGARD LIQUID IV
Intravenous (IV) Administration


Sustained Protection Against Infection1

In the IV administration clinical study of 61 patients with PI, GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune Globulin Infusion (Human)] 10% Solution was shown to be effective at a dose of 300 to 600 mg/kg every 3 to 4 weeks for 12 months

There were no cases of validated acute serious bacterial
infections (ASBIs)
No patients were hospitalized due to infection
There were 4 occurrences of validated other bacterial infections reported: urinary tract infection (1), gastroenteritis (1), and ear infection (2)

Demonstrated Tolerability


In a total of 1,812 infusions in the clinical study, the most common side effect for GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune Globulin Infusion (Human)] 10% Solution was headache (5.2%).

The most common side effects (seen in ≥5% of patients) were headache, fatigue, fever, nausea, chills/shaking chills, pain in the hands or feet, diarrhea, migraine, dizziness, vomiting, cough, hives, asthma, sore throat, rash, joint pain, muscle pain, swelling in the arms or legs, itching, and heart murmur.

95% of the 400 side effects reported in this study
were considered mild (217) to moderate (164). The remaining 5% (19) were severe.1

Please see below for additional Important Safety Information.

GAMMAGARD LIQUID is formulated with1:

  • Added Sugars1
  • Added Sodium1
  • Added Preservatives1

  • Stabilized and buffered with glycine1 for those patients in whom additives may be a concern
  • The packaging is not made with natural rubber latex1

GAMMAGARD LIQUID Brochure

To learn more about PI and GAMMAGARD LIQUID IV treatment, you can download the brochure from our Additional Resources page.

Reference: 1. GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune Globulin Infusion (Human)] 10% [Prescribing Information]. Westlake Village, CA: Baxalta US Inc.


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Gammagard Liquid MyIgCoPayCard Program Terms and Conditions

This manufacturer's coupon program is not valid for prescriptions reimbursed, in whole or in part, by Medicaid, Medicare, Medigap, VA, DoD, TRICARE, or any other federal or state healthcare programs, including state pharmaceutical assistance programs, and where prohibited by the health insurance provider or by law

Shire's MyIgCoPayCard program provides a maximum total benefit of $5,000 for eligible out-of-pocket costs and expires 12 months from date of activation. Eligible costs include deductible, copayment, and co-insurance costs for eligible Shire IG (Immunoglobulin) products. Non-medication expenses, such as ancillary supplies or administration-related costs, are not eligible.

To be eligible, patients must: 1. be starting or receiving treatment with (and have current prescription for) an eligible Shire IG product with an ICD-10 for a diagnosis of Primary Immunodeficiency; and 2. have commercial insurance that covers medication costs for prescribed Shire IG product and allows for CoPay assistance; and 3. be two (2) years old or older.

Acceptance of this offer must be consistent with the terms of benefits provided by patient's health insurance provider.

Offer limited to one card per person and may not be combined with any other coupon, discount, prescription savings card, rebate, free trial, patient assistance, or other offer.

This program is only valid for residents of the United States.

Shire reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time without notice.

This is not health insurance.

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Add to patient instructions:

If your insurance situation changes, it is your responsibility to notify MyIgSource's CoPay assistance program.


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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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.