Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG)
Treatment for Acute Hepatitis E
Typical Dosage: 0.4-1 g/kg/day for 2-5 days
Effectiveness
45%
Safety Score
65%
Clinical Trials
8
Participants
50
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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65
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
0.4-1 g/kg/day for 2-5 days
Time to Effect
Days
Treatment Duration
Few days to 2 weeks
Evidence Quality
VERY-LOWConfidence Score
30%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$10,000
Monitoring:$2,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$500
Total Annual:$12,500
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
POORQALYs Gained
0.2
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$31,250
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Outcomes
for Acute Hepatitis E
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+45%
Response Rate
+40%
Common Side Effects
Headache
+15%
Fever/Chills
+10%
Allergic reactions
+3%
Nausea
+8%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov