Consensus statement: the use of intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of neuromuscular conditions report of the AANEM ad hoc committee

Autor(es): Donofrio Peter D,Berger Alan,Brannagan Thomas H,Bromberg Mark B,Howard James F,Latov Normal,Quick Adam,Tandan Rup


Resumo: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a therapeutic biologic agent that has been prescribed for over two decades to treat various neuromuscular conditions. Most of the treatments are given off-label, as little evidence from large randomized trials exists to support its use. Recently, IGIV-C has received an indication for the treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Because of the lack of evidence, an ad hoc committee of the AANEM was convened to draft a consensus statement on the rational use of IVIG for neuromuscular disorders. Recommendations were categorized as Class I-IV based on the strength of the medical literature. Class I evidence exists to support the prescription of IVIG to treat patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), CIDP, multifocal motor neuropathy, refractory exacerbations of myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, dermatomyositis, and stiff person syndrome. Treatment of Fisher syndrome, polymyositis, and certain presumed autoimmune neuromuscular disorders is supported only by Class IV studies, whereas there is no convincing data to substantiate the treatment of inclusion body myopathy (IBM), idiopathic neuropathies, brachial plexopathy, or diabetic amyotrophy using IVIG. Treatment with IVIG must be administered in the context of its known adverse effects. There is little evidence to advise the clinician on the proper dosing of IVIG and duration of therapy.


Palavras-Chave: IVIG; IGIV; Guillain-Barre syndrome; Fisher syndrome; Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy; Autoimmune neuropathy; Cryoglobulinemia; Myasthenia gravis; Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome; Polymyositis; Dermatomyositis; Stiff person syndrome


Imprenta: Muscle & Nerve, v. 40, n. 5, p. 890-900, 2009


Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1002/mus.21433


Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Proteins ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Antibodies ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Immunology ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Public health


Data de publicação: 2009