Fat emulsion Intravenous, Injection and Immune globulin intravenous and subcutaneous

• Generic Name: fat emulsion
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Omegaven, Clinolipid, Intralipid, Nutrilipid, SMOFlipid

Fat emulsions are used as dietary supplements for patients who are unable to get enough fat in their diet, usually because of certain illnesses (eg, parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis) or recent surgery. Fats are used by the body for energy and to form substances needed for normal body functions.

Fat emulsion is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• 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.