Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin
Information about Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin
Equine rabies immunoglobulin uses
Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin is used to prevent prevention of Rabies.
How equine rabies immunoglobulin works
Equine 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 equine rabies immunoglobulin
Rash, Anaphylactic reaction, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Breathlessness, Urticaria, Fever, Itching, Swollen lymph nodes, Joint pain
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Frequently asked questions for Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin
Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin
Q. Is Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin better than human rabies immunoglobulin?
Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin is more economical as compared to human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) and hence more affordable to patients in developing countries, like India. However, Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin may cause anaphylaxis (a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction), serum sickness and other allergic reactions and thus, physicians are hesitant to use it.
Q. How effective is Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin?
Rabies is a 100% preventable disease. Proper wound management and simultaneous administration of Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin combined with anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) is almost invariably effective in preventing rabies, even after high-risk exposure.
Q. Is Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin necessary?
Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin is not required for patients who have previously received a complete vaccination series of rabies.