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Rabies immunoglobulin

Rabies immunoglobulin

It provides passive protection when given immediately to individuals exposed to rabies virus. This provides maximum circulating antibod y with minimum interference of active immunisation with human diploid-cell vaccine.

Indications

All injuries, even licks, on mucous membranes by wild animals (or even pet animals) suspected to be suffering from rabies.


Contra-Indications

Do not administer in repeated doses once vaccine treatment has been initiated.


Side Effects

Local tenderness, muscle soreness or stiffness at the injection site, low grade fever, sensitisation to repeated injection of human globulin in immunoglobulin -deficient patients.


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