Update on the use of immunoglobulin in human disease: A review of evidence

J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2017 Mar;139(3S):S1-S46. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2016.09.023. Epub 2016 Dec 29.

Abstract

Human immunoglobulin preparations for intravenous or subcutaneous administration are the cornerstone of treatment in patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases affecting the humoral immune system. Intravenous preparations have a number of important uses in the treatment of other diseases in humans as well, some for which acceptable treatment alternatives do not exist. We provide an update of the evidence-based guideline on immunoglobulin therapy, last published in 2006. Given the potential risks and inherent scarcity of human immunoglobulin, careful consideration of its indications and administration is warranted.

Keywords: IGIV; IVIG; Immune globulin; SCIG; adverse events; autoimmunity; immune modulating; immunoglobulin; immunomodulation; primary immunodeficiency; transfusion.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Humoral
  • Immunoglobulins / therapeutic use*
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use*
  • Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / immunology
  • Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / therapy*
  • Immunomodulation
  • Injections, Subcutaneous
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous