Rabies immune globulin human

Generic name: Rabies Immune Globulin (human) (test)
Dosage form: intramuscular solution (150 intl units/mL; 300 intl units/mL)
Drug class: Immune globulins

Usage of Rabies immune globulin human

Immune globulin" href="/drugs/rabies-immune-globulin-12083/">Rabies immune globulin is used to protect people who have been bitten by animals (post-exposure). rabies immune globulin is given together with a full series of rabies vaccination. Rabies immune globulin by itself will not protect against rabies.

You will not need rabies immune globulin if you have received a Rabies vaccine in the past.

Rabies immune globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Rabies immune globulin human side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Rabies immune globulin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

fever, chills; or

dark urine.

Common side effects of rabies immune globulin may include:

headache;

cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat;

stomach pain, gas, diarrhea;

muscle pain; or

pain, swelling, itching, redness, or a hard lump where the shot was given.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Rabies immune globulin human

Tell your doctor if you have ever HAD:

an allergic reaction to a human immune globulin product;

an immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency;

heart problems;

coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);

a stroke or blood clot;

a blood cell or blood-clotting disorder;

high triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);

an "in-dwelling" catheter; or

if you have been bed-ridden.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Rabies immune globulin is made from donated human plasma and may contain viruses or other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of contamination, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Ask your doctor about any possible risk.

Relate drugs

How to use Rabies immune globulin human

Usual Adult Dose for Rabies Prophylaxis:

20 international units/kg, IM, once, as soon as possible after exposure, at the SAMe time as the first dose of rabies vaccineComments:-If anatomically feasible, thoroughly infiltrate the full dose in the area around and into the wounds, inject any remaining volume IM at a site distant from the vaccine administration site.-Do not use in persons previously immunized with rabies vaccine regimen.-Give as soon as possible after exposure, along with first dose of rabies vaccine.-If treatment is delayed, still administer.-If not given at same time vaccine was started, may be given up to and including day 7 of post-exposure prophylaxis series.-Vaccination takes about 1 week for immunity; rabies immune globulin provides immediate passive immunization.-Do not give more than the recommended dose - may suppress active antibody production.-Consult local or state public health officials for questions about the need for treatment.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Rabies Prophylaxis:

20 international units/kg, IM, once, as soon as possible after exposure, at the same time as the first dose of rabies vaccineComments:-If anatomically feasible, thoroughly infiltrate the full dose in the area around and into the wounds, inject any remaining volume IM at a site distant from the vaccine administration site.-Do not use in persons previously immunized with rabies vaccine regimen.-Give as soon as possible after exposure, along with first dose of rabies vaccine.-If treatment is delayed, still administer.-If not given at same time vaccine was started, may be given up to and including day 7 of post-exposure prophylaxis series.-Vaccination takes about 1 week for immunity; rabies immune globulin provides immediate passive immunization.-Do not give more than the recommended dose - may suppress active antibody production.-Consult local or state public health officials for questions about the need for treatment.

Warnings

Rabies immune globulin is given together with a full series of rabies vaccination. rabies immune globulin by itself will not protect against rabies.

What other drugs will affect Rabies immune globulin human

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy.

Other drugs may affect rabies immune globulin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Drugslib.com is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Drugslib.com information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Drugslib.com does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Drugslib.com's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Drugslib.com's drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Drugslib.com does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Drugslib.com provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.