5.4.1 NORMAL IMMUNOGLOBULIN-VF | New Zealand Blood Service
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Transfusion medicine handbook

The Transfusion Medicine Handbook is designed to assist hospital staff and other health professionals in modern Transfusion Medicine Practice.

5. Fractionated Products

5.4.1 NORMAL IMMUNOGLOBULIN-VF

Normal Immunoglobulin-VF is a sterile, preservative-free solution containing 160 mg/mL human plasma proteins with at least 98% being immunoglobulin (mainly IgG). Normal Immunoglobulin-VF is intended for intramuscular injection.

Indications for Use

Table 5.13: Clinical Indications for Use of Normal Immunoglobulin-VF [3] [4]

Table 5.13

In general, the earlier in the incubation period of hepatitis A, rubella, measles or poliomyelitis that normal immunoglobulin is given, the greater its effectiveness.

Dosage and Administration

Table 5.14: Dosage Recommendations for Normal Immunoglobulin-VF [4]

 

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