Immune globulin intravenous and subcutaneous and Necitumumab

• 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.

• Generic Name: necitumumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Portrazza

Necitumumab is a monoclonal antibody that blocks a certain protein in the body that can affect tumor cell growth. Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to protect healthy cells from damage.

Necitumumab is used to treat a certain type of non-small cell lung cancer. Necitumumab is usually given in combination with other cancer medications.

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