Rabies Immunoglobulins

Indications & Dose:

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

DOSE

20-40 i.u./kg body wt

Contraindications:

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 injections of human globulin in immunoglobulin-deficient patients.

Cautions:

Same as general immunoglobulins

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