TABLE 22.
Features of IVIg Products That Are Considerations for Patients With Risk Factors
| Risk Factor | Sodium Content | Sugar Content | Osmolality/Osmolarity | pH | IgA | Volume Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renal dysfunction | X | X | X | X | ||
| Heart disease | X | X | X | |||
| Diabetes mellitus, prediabetes | X | |||||
| Elderly | X | X | X | X | ||
| Neonatal, pediatric | X | X | X | X | ||
| Thromboembolic risk | X | X | X | |||
| IgA deficiency | X |
Source: Adapted from Siegel 2005.