Flebogamma IGIV and Neomycin Sulfate topical

• Generic Name: immune globulin intravenous
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Carimune, Flebogamma, Gammaplex, Octagam, Privigen, Bivigam, Carimene N/F, Flebogamma DIF, Octagam Gammagard S/D, Gammagard S/D, Sandoglobulin, Venoglobulin-S 5%, Venoglobulin-S 10%, Gammar IV, Gammar-P IV, Iveegam, Polygam S/D, Gamimune N 5%, Gamimune N 10%, Panglobulin, Iveegam EN, Gamunex, Panglobulin NF, Gammagard, Panzyga

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

IGIV is used to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI), and to reduce the risk of infection in individuals with poorly functioning immune systems such as those with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). IGIV is also used to increase platelets (blood clotting cells) in people with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and to prevent aneurysm caused by a weakening of the main artery in the heart associated with Kawasaki syndrome.

IGIV is also used to treat chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a debilitating nerve disorder that causes muscle weakness and can affect daily activities.

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

• Generic Name: neomycin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Neo-Rx

Topically (in combination with other anti-infectives) to prevent or treat superficial skin infections caused by susceptible organisms.

May be useful for preventing infection in minor skin injuries (e.g., cuts, scrapes, burns).

Role of topical anti-infectives for treatment of superficial skin infections has not been fully elucidated.

Self-medication with topical anti-infectives to treat superficial skin infections currently is not recommended.

Treatment of serious or extensive skin infections usually requires systemic anti-infective therapy.

Short-term (≤10 days) continuous irrigation of the urinary bladder to prevent bacteriuria and septicemia (due to gram-negative bacilli) associated with use of indwelling catheters.

Has been used for peritoneal instillation and for irrigation of wounds or surgical sites; no longer recommended for these uses because severe toxicity may occur. (See Toxicity under Cautions.)