Cutaquig
Cutaquig contains antibodies from healthy people's blood, which help your body fight infections if your immune system is weak.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your dose based on your weight and how you respond to the medicine. For primary immunodeficiency, the starting dose is 1.2-3.0 ml per kg of body weight, given over several days. After that, regular doses are given daily or every other week, with a monthly total of 2.4-4.8 ml per kg. For secondary immunodeficiency, the recommended monthly dose is 1.2-2.4 ml per kg, usually given weekly. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Method
Cutaquig is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous infusion). The medicine can be given in your stomach, thighs, upper arms, or hip area. You can use several injection sites at once, but they should be at least 5 cm apart. Always change the injection site with each new dose as advised by your doctor or nurse. Your doctor will determine the right infusion speed for you.
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose, which is part of your overall monthly treatment plan. Always follow their instructions.
Possible Side Effects
- •Injection site reactions (redness, swelling, itching, discomfort)
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Tiredness
- •Dizziness
- •Abdominal pain
- •Abdominal bloating
- •Vomiting
- •Retching
- •Muscle pain
- •Joint pain
- •Fever
- •Chills
- •Chest discomfort
- •Flu-like illness
- •General pain
- •General feeling of being unwell
- •Itching (not at injection site)
- •Back pain
- •Pale skin
- •Diarrhea
- •Quick reddening of neck or face
- •Feeling of warmth
- •Feeling of cold
- •Weakness
- •Tight feeling in throat
- •Difficulty breathing
- •Asthma-like symptoms
- •Cough
- •Facial swelling
- •High blood pressure
- •Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., redness, hives)
- •Blood clot problems (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, stroke)
- •Aseptic meningitis (a condition causing severe headache, stiff neck, fever, etc.)
- •Anemia (low red blood cells)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Cutaquig if you are allergic to human normal immunoglobulin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Never inject Cutaquig directly into a blood vessel.
- Tell your doctor if you have a low level of IgA antibodies in your blood, as Cutaquig contains small amounts of IgA and could cause an allergic reaction.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience confusion, dizziness, fainting, rash, itching, swelling of the mouth/throat, trouble breathing, chest pain, blue lips/fingers/toes, or blurred vision during infusion.
- Inform your doctor about any history of heart/blood vessel disease, thick blood, or immobility, as these can increase your risk of blood clots. Also, tell them about any medicines you take, including birth control, which can also increase this risk. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling or weakness in a limb, or confusion.
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- Contact your doctor if you experience severe headache, stiff neck, drowsiness, fever, light sensitivity, nausea, or vomiting, as these could be signs of aseptic meningitis.
- Tell your doctor before any vaccinations, as Cutaquig can reduce the effect of live virus vaccines (like measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox) for up to 3 months, or even a year for measles.
- Cutaquig contains maltose, which can cause some blood sugar monitors to give falsely high readings. Always use a blood sugar meter that is specific for glucose and ask your doctor if you are unsure.
- Cutaquig contains antibodies that can cause your red blood cells to break down, which may lead to anemia (low red blood cells).