Juvenile Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy (J-IIM)(Previously Juvenile Dermatomyositis)

Recommended Indications in which IG can be used

Recommendations	IVIG is recommended when there is a lack of response or contraindication to corticosteroids, Methotrexate and/or Azathioprine therapy. 1st line: Corticosteroids and Methotrexate 2nd line: IVIG 3rd line: Cyclosporine
Dose/Frequency of Administration	Initial: Total dose of 2 g/kg divided over 2 days. Maintenance dose: A systematic approach should be taken to determine minimum effective dose. Maximum dose should not exceed 2 g/kg