IVIG

IVIG stands for intravenous immunoglobulin. They are antibodies, but they are unique in that they stop the process of platelet destruction. After the antibody that attaches to the platelets, IVIG stop that antibody from destroying the platelet by attaching to it and preventing it from leading the platelet to be destroyed in the spleen. They are used for a multitude of diseases and are considered second-line after corticosteroids.