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Online Forums

These online communities were created for people living with primary immunodeficiency (PI) to connect and share experiences, offer peer support, ask questions, and exchange tips. Baxter Healthcare Corporation does not possess editorial control over the content or the information on third party sites. As such, Baxter Healthcare Corporation and the compiler of the list make no representation as to the accuracy, completeness and any other aspect of the information contained in those sites.

Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) IDF Friends
The Immune Deficiency Foundation created IDF Friends, a social community for patients and families living with PI, which includes a discussion forum, games, an advocacy center, and a place to share your story in words, pictures, or video.

The Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF) Message Board
The Jeffrey Modell Foundation, a non-profit research foundation devoted to primary immune deficiency, offers a general discussion forum for you to share your experiences with others whose lives are affected by PI.

International Forums

Primary Immunodeficiency Association (PIA) Discussion Forums The Primary Immunodeficiency Association hosts a forum to exchange relevant health and lifestyle experiences and to provide friendly support to people with immunodeficiencies.

International Patient Organisation for Primary Immunodeficiencies (IPOPI) Forums The International Patient Organisation for Primary Immunodeficiencies, an organization dedicated to improving awareness, access to early diagnosis and optimal treatments for PI, offers a forum for people living with PI to connect and support each other worldwide.

GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune Globulin Infusion (Human)] 10%

Indications

GAMMAGARD LIQUID is used to treat patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PI). There are many forms of PI. The most common types of PI result in an inability to make a very important type of protein called antibodies, which help the body fight off infections from bacteria or viruses. GAMMAGARD LIQUID is made from human plasma that is donated by healthy people. GAMMAGARD LIQUID contains antibodies collected from these healthy people that replace the missing antibodies in PI patients.

Detailed Important Risk Information for Patients

Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

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

Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of poor kidney function or kidney failure. If so, GAMMAGARD LIQUID should be administered at the slowest intravenous infusion rate as determined by your healthcare provider.

Contact your healthcare provider or call emergency services immediately if you have reduced urination, sudden weight gain, or swelling in your legs. These could be signs of a kidney problem.

Do not use GAMMAGARD LIQUID if you have a known history of a severe allergic reaction to immune globulin or other blood products. If you have such a history, discuss this with your healthcare provider to determine if GAMMAGARD LIQUID can be given to you. Tell your healthcare provider if you have a condition called selective (or severe) immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency.

If any of the following problems occur after starting treatment with GAMMAGARD LIQUID, stop the infusion immediately and contact your healthcare provider or call emergency services. These could be signs of a serious problem.

Hives, swelling in the mouth or throat, itching, trouble breathing, wheezing, fainting or dizziness. These could be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Bad headache with nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, fever, and sensitivity to light. These could be signs of irritation of the lining around your brain.
Reduced urination, sudden weight gain, or swelling in your legs. These could be signs of a kidney problem.
Pain, swelling, warmth, redness, or a lump in your legs or arms. These could be signs of a blood clot.
Brown or red urine, fast heart rate, yellow skin or eyes. These could be signs of a liver problem or a blood problem.
Chest pain or trouble breathing, blue lips or extremities. These could be signs of a serious heart or lung problem.
Fever over 100°F. This could be a sign of an infection.

These are not all of the possible side effects with GAMMAGARD LIQUID. You can ask your healthcare provider for physician’s information leaflet.

GAMMAGARD LIQUID is made from human plasma. It may carry a risk of transmitting viruses.

The following one or more possible reactions may occur at the site of infusion. These generally go away within a few hours, and are less likely after the first few infusions.

Mild or moderate pain
Swelling
Itching

Redness
Bruising
Warmth

During the infusion of GAMMAGARD LIQUID, look out for the first signs of the following common side effects:

Headache
Migraine
Fever
Fatigue
Itching
Rash/Hives
Cough

Chills/Shaking chills
Dizziness
Nausea/Vomiting
Faster Heart Rate
Upper Abdominal Pain
Increased Blood Pressure

Whenever giving yourself treatments at home, you should have another responsible person present to help treat side effects or get help should a serious adverse reaction occur. Ask your healthcare provider whether you should have rescue medications, such as antihistamines or epinephrine.

Please see the Full Prescribing Information for GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune Globulin Infusion (Human)] 10% for full prescribing details.