Support and resources

Support and resources

Financial assistance for eligible patients

Patient resources

Available resources for use throughout your treatment journey

OCTAGAM 5% offers a variety of downloadable resources with information about treatment, guides to keep track of your therapy, and more.

 What to Expect From Your IVIg Therapy brochure

View Full Prescribing Information, including complete BOXED WARNING.

 My IVIg Therapy Tracker

View Full Prescribing Information, including complete BOXED WARNING.

 IVIg Infusion Information brochure

View Full Prescribing Information, including complete BOXED WARNING.

 Pfizer OCTAGAM Co-Pay Program brochure

View Full Prescribing Information, including complete BOXED WARNING.

 Ig Companion patient brochure (Digital)

View Full Prescribing Information, including complete BOXED WARNING.

 Ig Companion mobile app video

View Full Prescribing Information, including complete BOXED WARNING.

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INDICATION AND USAGE

OCTAGAM® 5% [Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)] liquid is indicated for the treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI).

OCTAGAM 5% is a liquid medication that contains Immunoglobulin G (IgG). OCTAGAM 5% is made from human blood plasma donated by healthy people. OCTAGAM 5% is given through the vein (intravenously) in a hospital, infusion center, or at home.              

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INDICATION AND USAGE

OCTAGAM® 5% [Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)] liquid is indicated for the treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI).

OCTAGAM 5% is a liquid medication that contains Immunoglobulin G (IgG). OCTAGAM 5% is made from human blood plasma donated by healthy people. OCTAGAM 5% is given through the vein (intravenously) in a hospital, infusion center, or at home.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
  • Do not use OCTAGAM 5% if you have had a severe allergic reaction to IgG or other blood products or have deficiencies of immunoglobulin A (IgA) with antibodies to IgA
  • OCTAGAM 5% can cause the following:
  • Blood clots in your heart, brain, lungs, or other areas of your body
  • Kidney problems, or kidney failure
  • Do not use OCTAGAM 5% if you are allergic to corn
  • Tell your healthcare provider (HCP) if you have an allergy to corn. OCTAGAM 5% contains a type of sugar that is made from corn
  • OCTAGAM 5% can cause the following serious side effects. Contact your HCP if you experience the following:
  • Swelling in your mouth or throat, hives/itching, breathing problems, wheezing, fainting, tightness in your chest, or dizziness. This could be a serious allergic reaction
  • Decreased urination, swelling in your legs, sudden weight gain, or breathing problems, which could be signs of kidney failure
  • Pain and/or swelling of an arm or leg with warmth in the affected area, discoloration of an arm or leg, unexplained shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort that worsens with deep breathing, unexplained rapid pulse, or numbness or weakness on one side of the body; these could be signs of a blood clot
  • Yellow skin or eyes, dark-colored urine, fatigue, or increased heart rate, which could be signs of a blood problem
  • Headache, stiff neck, drowsiness, fever, sensitivity to light, painful eye movements, or nausea and vomiting, which could mean an inflammation of the membranes covering your brain or spinal cord
  • Trouble breathing, chest pain, blue lips, arms or legs, and fever, which could be related to a lung problem. This typically occurs 1 to 6 hours following infusion
Common side effects include headache and nausea. If you use a blood glucose monitor, check with your HCP to ensure that your type of monitor and test strips can be used while you are receiving OCTAGAM 5%. These are not all of the possible side effects with OCTAGAM 5%. Tell your HCPs about any side effects that you have. Please click here  for Full Prescribing Information, including complete BOXED WARNING.

Patients should always ask their doctors for medical advice about adverse events.

You may report an adverse event related to Pfizer products by calling 1-800-438-1985  (US only). If you prefer, you may contact the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly. The FDA has established a reporting service known as MedWatch where healthcare professionals and consumers can report problems they suspect may be associated with the drugs and medical devices they prescribe, dispense, or use. Visit www.fda.gov/MedWatch  or call 1-800-FDA-1088

OCTAGAM® is a registered trademark of Octapharma AG.

This site is intended only for U.S. residents. The products discussed in this site may have different product labeling in different countries. The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider.

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