Immune Globulin Intravenous
Privigen is an intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) product used to treat conditions related to immune system deficiencies. It provides passive immunity by delivering concentrated antibodies from human plasma to help fight infections and modulate immune responses.
Privigen is a plasma-derived antibody therapy used to treat immune deficiencies and certain autoimmune conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 758996
- Generic
- Privigen
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Privigen is used to treat primary humoral immunodeficiency (including agammaglobulinemia, hypogammaglobulinemia, and common variable immunodeficiency), chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), and multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN).
As an intravenous immunoglobulin, Privigen provides passive immunity by delivering high concentrations of polyvalent IgG antibodies obtained from human plasma, helping to protect against infections and modulate abnormal immune responses.
Privigen is administered intravenously by healthcare professionals. Common side effects may include headache, fever, and infusion-related reactions. It carries risks of thromboembolic events and potential for renal dysfunction. Patients should be monitored during infusion and adequate hydration is recommended.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy