Immune globulin (intravenous) IGIV and MS Contin

• Generic Name: immune globulin intravenous
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Carimune, Flebogamma, Gammaplex, Octagam, Privigen, Panzyga, Gammagard, Gammagard S/D

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: morphine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: MS Contin, Arymo ER, Kadian, MorphaBond ER, Avinza, Duramorph PF, Infumorph, Mitigo, RMS, Roxanol

MS Contin (morphine) is an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

MS Contin extended-release tablets are used to treat moderate to severe pain.

MS Contin extended-release is for around-the-clock treatment of pain when other pain treatments, such as non-opioid pain medicines or immediate-release opioid medicines, do not treat the pain well enough or cannot be tolerated.

MS Contin is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.