TEGELINE (normal human immunoglobulin), IV polyvalent human immunoglobulin

HAEMATOLOGY - New indication
Opinions on drugs - Posted on Sep 27 2016

Reason for request

Extension of Inclusion

No clinical benefit demonstrated by comparison with plasma exchange in the management of acute flares of myasthenia gravis

  • TEGELINE has Marketing Authorisation in the treatment of acute myasthenia gravis flares.
  • It is a first-line treatment in the event of signs of severity during an acute myasthenia gravis attack, as an alternative to plasma exchange. The choice between the two treatments depends on their respective contraindications and the patient’s response.
  • A phase III study led to choosing the dose of 1 g/kg in this indication.

 


Clinical Benefit

Substantial

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Clinical Added Value

no clinical added value

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Therapeutic use

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