Anti-thymocyte globulin - rabbit - an-tee-THI-mo-citeis an immunosuppressant. It is using to reduce the body's natural immunity in diseaseds who receive kidney transplants.
When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of - reject the transplanted organ. Anti-thymocyte globulin - rabbit works by preventing the white blood cells from doing this.
The effect of anti-thymocyte globulin - rabbit on the white blood cells may also reduce the body's ability to fight infections. Before you begin treat, you and your family doctor must talk about the good this drug will do as well as the chance of using it.
Anti-thymocyte globulin - rabbit is to be aplaying only by or under the immediate supervision of your family doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
Other commonly using names are
Anti-thymocyte immunoglobulin† Not commercially available in Canada.