Brand name: Atgam ^TM

Active ingredients: antithymocyte immunoglobulin equine

What it is used for

INDICATIONS AS AT 11 APRIL 2002 : ATGAM is indicated for renal transplant patients in whom reduction of peripheral T-lympocyte function as measured by rosette-forming cell assay could be desirable. During controlled clinical trials, this immunosuppression has been demonstrated in renal allograft recipients treated with ATGAM. When it was administered prophylactically with conventional immunosuppressive therapy, ATGAM delayed the onset of the first rejection episode, and when it was administered at the time of the first rejection, ATGAM resolved the acute rejection episode more frequently than did conventional therapy alone.

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous Infusion.

Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Do not Freeze
Protect from Light
Refrigerate
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Clear to straw coloured solution

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient antithymocyte immunoglobulin equine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.