Types of IG Therapy
What type of IG therapy is best for you
Many factors affect the type of IG treatment that’s best for you. These include:
- The dose of IG you need
- Your general health status and health history (such as whether you have any other conditions that might affect the form of treatment you have)
- How often you need to have treatment
The table below gives a brief summary of both forms of treatment. To decide which form is best for you, discuss all of these factors with your doctor.
| Intravenous (IV) Infusion | Subcutaneous (SC) Infusion |
|---|---|
| • Infused directly into a vein in your hand or arm • Requires less frequent treatment sessions • Given by a trained nurse • Can be given either in your home, doctor’s office, or at an infusion center |
• Infused through the fatty layer of skin in your abdomen, thigh, back, or upper arm • Might involve more frequent treatment sessions • Given by a trained nurse or is something you can give yourself, after you have been trained by an Accredo nurse • Can be given either in your home, doctor’s office, or at an infusion center |