Atgam TM
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Active ingredients: antithymocyte immunoglobulin equine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATGAM equine antithymocyte immunoglobulin 250mg/5mL injection ampouleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
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 use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous Infusion
- Clear to straw coloured solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 X 5 mL ampoule pack
- 5 X 5 mL ampoules pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
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.
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
