NCIt definition : A sterile preparation of purified immunoglobulin G (IgG) derived from large pools
of human plasma. Upon administration, octagam provides passive immunization by increasing
the recipient's serum levels of circulating antibodies. IgG antibodies have multiple
functions, including binding to and neutralizing bacterial toxins; opsonization of
pathogens; activation of complement; and suppression of pathogenic cytokines and phagocytes
through binding to CD5, interleukin-1a (IL-1a), interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis
factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and T-cell receptors.;
UNII : 66Y330CJHS;
CAS number : 308067-58-5;
Drug name : Octagam; Hizentra; Flebogamma DIF; Privigen; Gamunex-C; Gammagard;