Aim: Investigate efficacy, safety and quality of life of Gammanorm 16.5% (subcutaneous immunoglobulin [SCIG]) in patients with primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) and safety and to lesser extent efficacy in autoimmune diseases.

Patients & Methods: Medical records were extracted from 31 pediatric and 12 adult patients who received SCIG as part of the Personalized Program at University Children's Hospital, Bogotá, Colombia.

Results: Mean SCIG dose was 28.7 g/month. Serious bacterial infections were observed in 7/33 patients in the PID group, most often bacterial pneumonia (3/33). There were no serious adverse events related to SCIG treatment. Drug-related adverse reactions were reported in 2/43 patients.

Conclusion: Self-administration of SCIG provided effective protection, favorable tolerability and improved quality of life in patients with PIDs and autoimmune diseases from Colombia.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/imt-2018-0038DOI Listing

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