Human Rabies Virus Immune Globulin
Human Rabies Virus Immune Globulin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
IMOGAM Rabies Pasteurized is indicated for post-exposure prophylaxis in persons suspected of exposure to rabies, who have not previously received a complete immunization regimen with a cell culture produced rabies vaccine.
Persons previously vaccinated with other types of rabies vaccines in whom adequate antibody levels have not been demonstrated should receive full post-exposure prophylaxis with RIG and a cell culture-produced rabies vaccine.
IMOGAM Rabies Pasteurized should be administered promptly after exposure, in conjunction with rabies vaccine. If IMOGAM Rabies Pasteurized is not administered as recommended at the initiation of the post-exposure rabies vaccine series, it can be administered up to eight days following the first dose of the rabies vaccine. Since rabies vaccine-induced antibody begins to appear within one week, there is no value in administering rabies immune globulin more than eight days after rabies vaccination has begun.
| Trade Name | Human Rabies Virus Immune Globulin |
| Generic | Rabies immune globulin, human |
| Rabies immune globulin, human Other Names | Human rabies virus immune globulin, Rabies immune globulin, Rabies immune globulin (human), Rabies immune globulin human, Rabies immune globulin,human, Rabies immunoglobulin (human), Rabies immunoglobulins |
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| Groups | Approved |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Human Rabies Virus Immune Globulin is a solution of antibodies used to prevent rabies after an exposure.
For use in prophylaxis against rabies virus in patients who have been exposed to the virus and are immunocompromised or have not previously recieved the rabies vaccine [FDA Label].
Human Rabies Virus Immune Globulin is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies
How Human Rabies Virus Immune Globulin works
Rabies immune globulin binds the rabies virus, preventing it from invading the central nervous system [FDA Label]. This affords time for the rabies vaccine, which is also administered in cases of rabies exposure, to induce an immune response to destroy the virus. Rabies immunoglobulin should only be administered up to eight days after exposure as the host begins to produce sufficient antibodies to the virus one week after exposure. Repeat dosing should also be avoided as it may interfere with induction of immune response by the rabies vaccine.
Toxicity
No toxicological studies have been performed. Isolated cases of angioneurotic edema, skin rash, nephrotic syndrome, and anaphylactic shock after injection have been noted [FDA Label].
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Innovators Monograph
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