Rabies Immunoglobulin
Therapeutic Group
Immune Sera And ImmunoglobulinsIndication Dosage
Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) is used to prevent the rabies virus from spreading in the body after a potential exposure to rabies. It's typically given alongside the rabies vaccine when someone is bitten by an animal that might have rabies or in other situations where there's a risk of rabies infection. RIG helps the body's immune system fight the rabies virus and provides protection until the rabies vaccine can kick in.
Passive Immunization And Post-exposure Prophylaxis Against Rabies Infection:
By Local Infiltration, Or By IM Inj:
- Adult & Children: 20 Units/kg, Dose Administered By Infiltration In And Around The Cleansed Wound; If The Wound Not Visible Or Healed Or If Infiltration Of Whole Volume Not Possible, Give Remainder
By IM Injection Into the Anterolateral Thigh (remote From the Vaccination Site)
Content
- Inj: Per ml: Rabies Immune Globulin (human) Equiv To 150 Iu; 2 ml (300 Iu) Vial.
Pregnancy
Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Stability
- Immunoglobulin
Contra Indications
- Iga Deficiency, Interference With Live Virus Vaccines.
Precautions
- Iga Deficiency, Interference With Live Virus Vaccines.
Lactation
- Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Facial Oedema
- Injection Site Pain And Swelling Arthralgia
- Buccal Ulceration
- Chest Tightness
- Dizziness
- Dyspnea
- Glossitis
- Tremor