Imorab 1000IU Injection is derived from the blood of horses. It neutralizes the virus at the wound site within a few hours. There are two types of Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG), human (hRIG) and equine (eRIG). Both have similar clinical effectiveness in eliminating the virus at the wound site.

Imorab 1000IU Injection is used to protect against some infectious diseases

Uses of Imorab Injection

Prevention of Rabies

Benefits of Imorab Injection

In Prevention of Rabies

Rabies is a serious disease caused by the rabies virus that is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals. Imorab 1000IU Injection is given along with a rabies vaccine to prevent infection caused by the rabies virus to individuals with suspected rabies exposure. It works by neutralizing the virus at the wound site within a few hours before the immune system responds to the vaccine. It is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor. You should not self administer this medicine.

Side effects of Imorab Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Imorab

Nausea
Acute toxicity
Rash
Upset stomach

How to use Imorab Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Imorab 1000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Imorab 1000IU Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Imorab 1000IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Imorab 1000IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Imorab 1000IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Imorab 1000IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Imorab 1000IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Imorab 1000IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Imorab 1000IU Injection

₹625.0/Injection

Zyrig 1000IU Injection

Zydus Cadila

₹405/injection

35% cheaper

Quick tips

It is advisable to keep your pet’s rabies vaccine up to date. Contact your nearest veterinary center for more details.
You might experience nausea after taking the injection, inform your doctor if it worsens.
Always consult a doctor without any delay, if you are scratched or bitten by any animal, either wild or domestic.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Vaccines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VACCINES

Action Class

Killed vaccine

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FAQs

Is Imorab 1000IU Injection better than human rabies immunoglobulin?

Imorab 1000IU Injection is more economical as compared to human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) and hence more affordable to patients in developing countries, like India. However, Imorab 1000IU Injection may cause anaphylaxis (a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction), serum sickness and other allergic reactions and thus, physicians are hesitant to use it.

How effective is Imorab 1000IU Injection?

Rabies is a 100% preventable disease. Proper wound management and simultaneous administration of Imorab 1000IU Injection combined with anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) is almost invariably effective in preventing rabies, even after high-risk exposure.

Is Imorab 1000IU Injection necessary?

Imorab 1000IU Injection is not required for patients who have previously received a complete vaccination series of rabies.

How do you administer Imorab 1000IU Injection ?

Imorab 1000IU Injection should be administered into the muscle (the intramuscularly). If a large volume (> 2mL for children or > 5 mL for adults) is required, it is advised to divide the doses and for each dose a different site should be used. The immunoglobulin and the anti-rabies vaccine should be administered at two different sites of the body.

Is Imorab 1000IU Injection painful?

Whether Imorab 1000IU Injection is painful or not depends on your pain tolerance. During your initial treatment, a healthcare professional will put Imorab 1000IU Injection in the area where you were bitten which can be painful. Therefore, you may need a relatively greater amount of Imorab 1000IU Injection may be required to be placed in and around the wound site to ease out your pain and treat infection.

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References

Chawan VS, Tripathi RK, Sankhe L, et al. Safety of equine rabies immunoglobulin in grade III bites. Indian J Community Med. 2007;32(1):73-74. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Wilde H, Chutivongse S. Equine rabies immune globulin: a product with an undeserved poor reputation. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 1990;42(2):175-8. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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