Cytogam (Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin Intravenous Human) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 26, 2012

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What are the kidneys?

The kidneys play key roles in body function, not only by filtering the blood and getting rid of waste products, but also by balancing levels of electrolyte levels in the body, controlling blood pressure, and stimulating the production of red blood cells.

The kidneys are located in the abdomen toward the back, normally one on each side of the spine. They get their blood supply through the renal arteries directly from the aorta and send blood back to the heart via the renal veins to the vena cava. (The term "renal" is derived from the Latin name for kidney.)

The kidneys have the ability to monitor the amount of body fluid, the concentrations of electrolytes like sodium and potassium, and the acid-base balance of the body. They filter waste products of body metabolism, like urea from protein metabolism and uric acid from DNA breakdown. Two waste products in the blood can be measured: blood urea nitrogen (BUN) ...

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Cytogam Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking CMV IG (Cytogam)?

Do not use CMV IG without first talking to your doctor if you have

kidney disease;
diabetes;
IgA deficiency; or
a previous allergic reaction to another immune globulin product.

You may not be able to use CMV IG, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.

CMV IG is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use CMV IG without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether CMV IG passes into breast milk. Do not use CMV IG without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Individuals over the age of 65 years may have an increased risk of kidney problems with the use of CMV IG. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of the medication or special monitoring during treatment.

How should I take CMV IG (Cytogam)?

CMV IG will be administered by intravenous (into a vein) injection by a healthcare provider in a hospital or clinic setting.

Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other forms of monitoring during treatment with CMV IG to monitor progress and side effects.

Your healthcare provider will store CMV IG as directed by the manufacturer. If you are storing CMV IG at home, your healthcare provider will provide storage instructions.

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