Gamunex-C
Gamunex-C
Gamunex-C (pronounced: ga-MU-nex C) is a brand name for the medication immune globulin (IGIV), which is used to treat various autoimmune disorders, infections, and immune deficiencies.
Etymology
The name "Gamunex-C" is a combination of the words "gamma" and "immunex", referring to the gamma globulins, a class of proteins in the blood, to which immunoglobulins belong. The "C" stands for "concentrated".
Usage
Gamunex-C is used to boost the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. This product is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections.
Related Terms
- Immune Globulin: A protein substance made by the body's immune system in response to a foreign substance (antigen).
- Autoimmune Disorders: Conditions in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body.
- Infections: The invasion of an organism's body tissues by disease-causing agents, their multiplication, and the reaction of host tissues to the infectious agents and the toxins they produce.
- Immune Deficiencies: Conditions in which the immune system's response to foreign substances is reduced or absent.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gamunex-C
- Wikipedia's article - Gamunex-C
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