IVIG Dose
Dosage of IVIG is dependent on indication.
For primary immune dysfunction 100 to 400 mg/kg of body weight every 3 to 4 weeks is implemented.
For neurological and autoimmune diseases 2 grams per kilogram of body weight is implemented for three to six months over a five day course once a month. Then maintenance therapy of 100 to 400 mg/kg of body weight every 3 to 4 weeks follows.
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