GAMMAGARD LIQUID is a ready-to-use liquid medicine that is given in a vein (intravenously) or under the skin (subcutaneously) to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI) in people 2 years and older.
From information about primary immunodeficiency (PI) to what to expect with infusing, find helpful resources here.
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with PI, have been prescribed GAMMAGARD LIQUID, or just want to learn more, this brochure can help.
You can go over some questions to help prepare for your doctor’s appointment.
If you’re doing subQ infusions at home, it’s important to track the details of your infusions like your dose, any reactions, etc. Plus, this is a great way to jot down any notes or questions about your infusion for your healthcare team.
Ask your doctor or Specialty Pharmacy.
Curious about how GAMMAGARD LIQUID is made? Find out here. It’s a short but pretty interesting video.
Narrator: Before we get started, let’s go through some Important Safety Information.
GAMMAGARD LIQUID is a ready-to-use liquid medicine that is given in a vein (intravenously) or under the skin (subcutaneously) to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI) in people 2 years and older, given in a vein to treat multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) in adults, and given in a vein to treat chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) in adults. Before starting treatment with GAMMAGARD LIQUID, talk to your doctor about possible side effects.
GAMMAGARD LIQUID can cause the following serious reactions: severe allergic reactions causing difficulty in breathing or skin rashes; decreased kidney function or kidney failure; blood clots in the heart, brain, lungs or elsewhere in the body; severe headache, drowsiness, fever, painful eye movements, or nausea and vomiting; dark colored urine, swelling, fatigue, or difficulty breathing.
Please see additional Important Safety Information in this video, and the accompanying Information for Patients, and discuss with your Healthcare Provider.
Narrator: Want to see one of the world’s most precious assets? No, it's not a diamond, it's not gold. This is human plasma, and it’s used to create immunoglobulin therapies, like GAMMAGARD LIQUID.
Narrator: Pretty cool, huh? But do you know how these therapies are made? Let me show you.
Narrator: Precious things need to be handled with care. And this is no exception. It’s not a process that can be rushed. No, no. It’s a journey of dedication and care. The process takes up to a year and follows rigorous quality and safety measures.
Narrator: It begins with donor selection. Potential donors are strictly screened before their plasma is collected and their donation is tested for viruses and infections.
Narrator: Then, experts carefully remove the IgG antibodies that are needed to create the final product.
Narrator: After this, they purify the IgG antibodies in several stages.
Narrator: And while donor screening and donation testing minimize the chances of viruses, three specialized steps clear any viruses that may still be there.
Narrator: Immunoglobulin therapies are all produced in a similar way. But their features are different. GAMMAGARD LIQUID is designed with patient needs in mind. Its specific characteristics make it suitable for a broad range of patients. For example, it doesn’t contain any added sugar or sodium, which may be important things to consider for patients who are watching their salt and sugar intake.
Narrator: Looking good!
Narrator: After a final inspection, GAMMAGARD LIQUID is shipped to the people it’s prescribed to.
Narrator: People like me!
What is GAMMAGARD LIQUID?
GAMMAGARD LIQUID is a ready-to-use liquid medicine that is given in a vein (intravenously) or under the skin (subcutaneously) to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI) in people 2 years and older, given in a vein to treat multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) in adults, and given in a vein to treat chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) in adults.
Important Safety Information
What is the most important information that I should know about GAMMAGARD LIQUID?
GAMMAGARD LIQUID can cause the following serious reactions:
Who should not use GAMMAGARD LIQUID?
Do not use GAMMAGARD LIQUID if you:
What should I avoid while taking GAMMAGARD LIQUID?
What are the possible or reasonably likely side effects of GAMMAGARD LIQUID?
GAMMAGARD LIQUID can cause serious side effects. If any of the following problems occur after starting GAMMAGARD LIQUID, stop the infusion immediately and contact your HCP or call emergency services:
The following one or more possible reactions may occur at the site of infusion of GAMMAGARD LIQUID for PI, generally go away within a few hours, and are less likely after the first few infusions:
During the infusion of GAMMAGARD LIQUID for PI, look out for the first signs of the following common side effects:
The most common side effects of GAMMAGARD LIQUID for MMN include:
The most common side effect of GAMMAGARD LIQUID for CIDP includes:
These are not all the possible side effects. Talk to your HCP about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
For additional safety information, including Warning about Blood Clots, Decreased Kidney Function, and Kidney Failure, see accompanying Information For Patients on the GAMMAGARD LIQUID website www.gammagard.com, and discuss with your healthcare provider.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
*Every 3 or 4 weeks.
These foundations and professional societies each focus on a multitude of different things regarding primary immunodeficiency (PI). They’re worth looking into if you have a minute or two.
My Life, My Story events are led by nurses and patient ambassadors living with primary immunodeficiency (PI). Learn more at MyLifeMyStory.com.
IDF* is a national patient organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life of people living with PI through advocacy, education, and research. Learn more at primaryimmune.org.
JMF* is dedicated to early and precise diagnosis, meaningful treatments, and, ultimately, cures of the known PI diseases through research, physician education, patient support, advocacy, public awareness, and newborn screening. Learn more at info4pi.org.
AAAAI,* a professional society for clinical immunologists, is a dedicated resource for information about PI. Search for PI under the list of conditions to find links to facts about PI, as well as support organizations and helpful guides. The site also has a tool to search for an allergist/immunologist near you. Learn more at aaaai.org.
*This organization is a third-party resource and not associated with Takeda.
*Every 3 or 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION and serious warnings regarding blood clots, decreased kidney function or kidney failure
What is the most important information that I should know about GAMMAGARD LIQUID?
GAMMAGARD LIQUID can cause the following serious reactions: severe allergic reactions causing difficulty in breathing or skin rashes; decreased kidney function or kidney failure; blood clots in the heart, brain, lungs or elsewhere in the body; severe headache, drowsiness, fever, painful eye movements, or nausea and vomiting; dark colored urine, swelling, fatigue, or difficulty breathing.
INDICATION
What is GAMMAGARD LIQUID?
GAMMAGARD LIQUID is a ready-to-use liquid medicine that is given in a vein (intravenously) or under the skin (subcutaneously) to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI) in people 2 years and older.
Important Safety Information
What is the most important information that I should know about GAMMAGARD LIQUID?
GAMMAGARD LIQUID can cause the following serious reactions:
Who should not use GAMMAGARD LIQUID?
Do not use GAMMAGARD LIQUID if you:
What should I avoid while taking GAMMAGARD LIQUID?
What are the possible or reasonably likely side effects of GAMMAGARD LIQUID?
GAMMAGARD LIQUID can cause serious side effects. If any of the following problems occur after starting GAMMAGARD LIQUID, stop the infusion immediately and contact your HCP or call emergency services:
The following one or more possible reactions may occur at the site of infusion of GAMMAGARD LIQUID for PI, generally go away within a few hours, and are less likely after the first few infusions:
During the infusion of GAMMAGARD LIQUID for PI, look out for the first signs of the following common side effects:
These are not all the possible side effects. Talk to your HCP about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
For additional safety information including Warning about Blood Clots, Decreased Kidney Function, and Kidney Failure, click for Information for Patients and discuss with your HCP.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.