Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG)
Treatment for Myocarditis
Typical Dosage: 1-2 g/kg total dose
Effectiveness
60%
Safety Score
60%
Clinical Trials
2
Participants
1K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
1-2 g/kg total dose
Time to Effect
Days to weeks
Treatment Duration
2-5 day course
Evidence Quality
LOWConfidence Score
55%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$25,000
Monitoring:$750
Side Effect Mgmt:$100
Total Annual:$25,850
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
POORQALYs Gained
0.7
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$51,700
Cost per Remission
$86,167
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Outcomes
for Myocarditis
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+60%
Response Rate
+50%
Remission Rate
+30%
Common Side Effects
Headache
+25%
Fever/Chills
+15%
Infusion reactions
+8%
Renal dysfunction
+1%
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Active Clinical Trials
1 active trial recruiting for Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) in Myocarditis
Pulse Corticosteroids Or/and Immunoglobulins to Treat Fulminant Myocarditis
NCT06896253NOT YET RECRUITINGPHASE2
120 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Started: Apr 1, 2025