Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immune Globulin Intravenous (Systemic)
Brand Names : RespiGam, RSV-IGIV
Proper Use of This MedicineDosing - The dose of respiratory syncytial virus immune globulin intravenous
(RSV-IGIV) will be different for different patients. Doses are based on body
weight. The following information includes only the average doses of RSV-IGIV.
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For injection
dosage form:
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For preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection:
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Adults and children 24 months of age and older - Use is not recommended.
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Infants and children younger than 24 months of age - 750 milligrams
(mg) per kilogram (kg) (340.9 mg per pound) of body weight injected into a
vein once a month for five months.
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