Treatment with anti-thymocyte globulin - rabbit may also increase the risk of getting other infections. If you can, avoid people with colds or other infections. If you think you are getting a cold or other infection, check with your family doctor.
This drug commonly causes fever and chills within a few hours after the first dose. These effects must be less after the second dose. However, check with your family doctor or nurse immediately if you have chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath or wheezing, or swelling of the face or throat after any dose.