lymphocyte immune globulin, anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) - inj, Thymoglobulin

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GENERIC NAME: LYMPHOCYTE IMMUNE GLOBULIN, ANTI-THYMOCYTE GLOBULIN (RABBIT) - INJ (LIM-foe-site, AN-ti THIGH-mow-site)

BRAND NAME(S): Thymoglobulin

Warning | Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

WARNING: This medication should only be used by health care professionals trained in the use of immunosuppressive therapy. Due to the potential for serious side effects (e.g., allergic reaction, decreased immune system function), your response to therapy will need to be followed closely by your doctor. See Side Effects and Precautions for more information.

USES: This medication is used to treat rejection after organ transplant (e.g., kidney transplant).OTHER This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.This medication may also be used for the treatment of certain blood disorders (aplastic anemia).

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