Human Rabies Immunoglobulin
Information about Human Rabies Immunoglobulin
Human Rabies Immunoglobulin Uses
Human Rabies Immunoglobulin is used for prevention of Rabies.
How Human Rabies Immunoglobulin works
Human Rabies Immunoglobulin is an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses present in the vaccine.
Common side effects of Human Rabies Immunoglobulin
Nephrotic syndrome, Pain, Anaphylactic reaction, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Injection site stiffness, Soreness, Tenderness
Available Medicine for Human Rabies Immunoglobulin
Expert advice for Human Rabies Immunoglobulin
- Protects you against rabies after you have been bitten, scratched or received any injury from a suspected animal with rabies.
- Given with first dose of rabies vaccine, or not more than 7 days after the scratch or injury.
- Given by injection around the wound and into the muscle at the side of the thigh (intramuscular).