Human immunoglobulin (IG) is used for IgG replacement therapy in primary and secondary
immunodeficiency, for prevention and treatment of certain infections, and as an
immunomodulatory agent for autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. IG has a wide
spectrum of antibodies to microbial and human antigens. Several high-titered IGs are also
available enriched in antibodies to specific viruses or bacterial toxins. IG can be given
intravenously (IGIV), intramuscularly (IGIM) or by subcutaneous infusions (SCIG). Local …