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Octagam

(immunoglobulin G)
100 ML immunoglobulin G, human 100 MG/ML Injection [Octagam]20 ML immunoglobulin G, human 100 MG/ML Injection [Octagam]
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Dosage & administration

For intravenous use only.

IndicationDoseInitial Infusion rateMaintenance Infusion Rate (if tolerated)
Chronic ITP2 g/kg divided in equal doses given over 2 consecutive days1.0 mg/kg/min(0.01 mL/kg/min)Up to 12.0 mg/kg/min(Up to 0.12 mL/kg/min)
Dermato-myositis2 g/kg divided in equal doses given over 2-5 consecutive days every 4 weeks1.0 mg/kg/min(0.01 mL/kg/min)Up to 4.0 mg/kg/min(Up to 0.04 mL/kg/min)

•Patients with dermatomyositis are at increased risk for thromboembolic Events; monitor carefully and do not exceed an infusion rate of 0.04 ml/kg/min.

•Ensure that patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency are not volume depleted; discontinue Octagam 10% if renal function deteriorates .

•For patients at risk of renal dysfunction or thrombotic events, administer Octagam 10% at the minimum infusion rate practicable .

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Octagam prior authorization resources

Most recent Octagam prior authorization forms

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Verified: Oct 02, 2023Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - FEP Immune Globulin Replacement Therapy IV Prior Authorization Form (Medical Benefit)
Verified: Sep 28, 2023Cigna - Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) -SCIG Prior Authorization Form
Verified: Sep 26, 2023Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - IVIG Prior Authorization Form (Medical Benefit)
Verified: Sep 21, 2023Aetna - Octagam 10% Prior Authorization Form
Verified: Sep 20, 2023Aetna - Medicare Part B Immunoglobulin Prior Authorization Form
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Octagam patient education

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Octagam FAQs

How is the dosage of Octagam?Octagam is available in 5 dosages, including 100 mg/ml Injection 100 ml, 100 mg/ml Injection 20 ml, 100 mg/ml Injection 200 ml, 100 mg/ml Injection 300 ml and 100 mg/ml Injection 50 ml
What does Octagam treat?Octagam treats Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
What is Octagam made of?Octagam contains immunoglobulin G which is a Human Immunoglobulin G
How Is Octagam Administered?Octagam is administered as a Injectable
What Are The Octagam Mechanism Of Action?Octagam mechanism of action is Antigen Neutralization
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