Deferiprone and Immune globulin intravenous and subcutaneous

• Generic Name: deferiprone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ferriprox

Deferiprone binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream.

Deferiprone is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in people with certain hereditary red blood cell disorders (thalassemia syndrome).

Deferiprone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: immune globulin intravenous and subcutaneous
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Gammagard, Gammaked, Gamunex-C, Gammagard Liquid

Immune globulin is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It contains the antibodies to help your body protect itself against infection from various diseases.

Immune globulin intravenous and subcutaneous (for injection into a vein or under the skin) is used to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). This medication is also used to improve muscle strength in adults with multifocal motor neuropathy.

Immune globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.