How is HyQvia administered?
HyQvia can be administered using a Peristaltic Infusion pump or a Syringe driver pump. You, your healthcare professional, and your pharmacy will determine which equipment is right for you.
What is HyQvia used for?
HyQvia is a liquid medicine containing Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase and immune globulin (Ig) and is used to treat adult patients with primary immunodeficiency (PI) diseases. HyQvia is infused under the skin into the fatty subcutaneous, or subQ, tissue.
How is Cutaquig administered?
Administer CUTAQUIG by a healthcare provider, or by caregiver or self-administered by the patient after appropriate training. Infuse CUTAQUIG in the following areas: abdomen, thigh, upper arm, and/or upper leg/hip area. CUTAQUIG is intended for subcutaneous use using an infusion pump and compatible syringe(s).
How is Panzyga administered?
This medication is given by injection under the skin or slowly into a vein as directed by your doctor. Your health care professional will start the medication slowly while monitoring you closely. If you have few or no side effects, the medication will be given faster.
Can Hyqvia be given IV?
For patients switching from Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) [IGIV] treatment: Administer HYQVIA at the same dose and frequency as the previous intravenous treatment, after the initial dose ramp-up.
Is Hyqvia covered by Medicare?
Medicare originally did not allow coverage for HYQVIA in the home setting under the Part B benefit; however, more recently, that decision has been partially reversed. Currently, coverage under Medicare Part B will not pay for the ramp-up phase in the home.
Is Hyqvia the same as gammagard?
Hyqvia (Baxter) is the newest SQ Ig product that became available in September 2014. While the IgG portion of the product is identical to Gammagard Liquid 10%, it is to be used in combination with recombinant human hyaluronidase (HY).
What is Cutaquig used for?
This medication is used to boost the body’s natural defense system against infection in persons with a weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency). Immune globulin contains natural substances called antibodies (a type called IgG) that come from healthy human blood (plasma).
How much IGA is in Xembify?
INDICATION. XEMBIFY® (immune globulin subcutaneous human–klhw) is a 20% immune globulin indicated for treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency disease (PIDD) in patients 2 years of age and older.
Is Panzyga covered by Medicare?
Medicare Coverage for Intravenous immune globulin is covered if all the following criteria are met: It is an approved pooled plasma derivative for the treatment of primary immune deficiency disease; and. The treating physician has determined that administration of the in the patient’s home is medically appropriate.
What does Panzyga treat?
Uses of Panzyga: It is used to stop or lower the harshness of other infections in people with a weak immune system. It is used to treat immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). It is used treat chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
Is HyQvia an IVIG?
Less time spent infusing. More time for daily activities. HyQvia [Immune Globulin Infusion 10% (Human) with Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase] is a subcutaneous (subQ) Ig treatment for adults with primary immunodeficiency (PI). HyQvia is infused once a month.
How is HyQvia administered in a hospital setting?
Administration Hyqvia should be administered by a healthcare professional, caregiver or self-administered by the patient after appropriate training. Infusion of Immune Globulin Infusion 10% (Human) requires an infusion pump capable of infusing a patient’s therapeutic dose at infusion rates up to 300 mL/hr/site.
What kind of immunodeficiency does HyQvia treat?
Hyqvia is an immune globulin with a Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase indicated for the treatment of Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) in adults. This includes, but is not limited to, common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), X-linked agammaglobulinemia, congenital agammaglobulinemia, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, and severe combined immunodeficiencies. 1,2
How much hyaluronidase is in HyQvia infusion?
HYQVIA is available in the following strengths: Immune Globulin Infusion 10% (Human) Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase Grams Protein Units
How is HyQvia used to diagnose thrombosis?
Monitor for signs and symptoms of thrombosis and assess blood viscosity in patients at risk of hyperviscosity. HYQVIA is a dual vial unit with one vial of Immune Globulin Infusion 10% (Human) and one vial of Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase.