Immunoglobulin (IgG) is approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the following disorders:
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
- Pediatric HIV
- Primary immunodeficiency (PIDD)
- Kawasaki disease
- Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
- Kidney transplant with a high antibody recipient or with an ABO incompatible donor
It also can be used as part of allogenic bone marrow transplants.
Physicians have used IgG in many areas when other therapies have failed. Some of these include:
- Autoimmune/immunology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Transplant
Some of these disorders are extremely rare and treatment is undertaken only under the strict guidance and direction of specialized physician experts.
