Brand name: Thymoglobuline TM
Active ingredients: antithymocyte immunoglobulin rabbit
What it is used for
Thymoglobuline (rabbit anti-human thymocyte immunoglobulin) is indicated for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in renal transplantation; treatment of steroid-resistant or moderate to severe renal transplant rejection: and treatment of refractory or relapsing aplastic anaemia.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Refrigerate
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
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Visual appearance
creamy white lyophilised powder
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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For the active ingredient antithymocyte immunoglobulin rabbit
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