Hi Melody,

The side affects of IVIG are pretty much the same for every brand - maybe just mention to Alan if he feels not well to let his doctor know.... (and, if during an infusion they get particularly bad like not being able to breath, pain in chest, severe headache or nausea, to let the nurse know asap).... some side affects require immdiate medical attention, others are not life threatening but are very uncomfortable and if the infusion rate is slowed down or even stopped temporarily and then started at a slower rate - they may descrease.... if he does have any side affects - I've found it's important to tell the doctor, not only the nurses - hate to say it but the nurses sometimes brush them off because they dont realize the full realm of them....

A maximum infusion rate of 116ml/hour is a good rate (the faster the rate, the greater chance of side affects) - some people can go much higher, other have to go slower (my max is 100) but again, it depends on the patient...

How is he feeling at this point?