Human Clostridium Tetani Immune Globulin

Human Clostridium Tetani Immune Globulin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Tetanus Immune Globulin is manufactured from human plasma . It contains antibodies against tetanus toxoid and is primarily used as prophylaxis against tetanus in wounded patients.

Human clostridium tetani toxoid immune globulin prevents tetanus toxoid from damaging tissue and producing the symptoms associated with tetanus .

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Trade Name	Human Clostridium Tetani Immune Globulin
Generic	Tetanus immune globulin, human
Tetanus immune globulin, human Other Names	Human clostridium tetani immune globulin, Human clostridium tetani toxoid immune globulin, Tetanus immune globulin human, Tetanus immune globulin,human, Tetanus immunoglobulin
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Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Human Clostridium Tetani Immune Globulin

Uses

Tetanus immune globulin is a solution of antibodies used to prevent tetanus after an injury.

For use as prophylaxis against tetanus in patients who are injured and have incomplete of uncertain immunization statu . May also be used in the treatment of active tetanus.

Human Clostridium Tetani Immune Globulin is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Tetanus

How Human Clostridium Tetani Immune Globulin works

The immune globulin binds to tetanus toxiod, interfering with the normal interaction of the toxoid with human tissue. This prevents the toxoid from invading the nervous system and producing painful muscle spasms as well as autonomic dysfunction . The Clostridium tetani bacterium is killed either via antibiotic treatment of the host's immune system and immune globulin-bound toxoid is likely broken down by phagocytic immune cells.

Toxicity

No toxicological testing has been performed. Isolated cases of angioneurotic edema, nephrotic syndrome, and anaphylactic shock after injection have been noted .