Tetanus immune globulin - TET-n-us im-MUNE GLOB-yoo-lin is using to prevent tetanus infection - also known as lockjaw. Tetanus is a serious illness that causes convulsions - seizures and severe muscle spasms that can be strong enough to cause bone fractures of the spine. Tetanus causes death in 30 to 40 percent of cases.
In recent years, two thirds of all tetanus cases have been in people 50 years of age and older. A tetanus infection in the past does not make you immune to tetanus in the future.
Tetanus immune globulin works by giving your body the antibodies it needs to protect it against tetanus infection. This is called passive protection. This passive protection lasts long enough to protect your body until your body can produce its own antibodies against tetanus.
Tetanus immune globulin is to be aplaying only by or under the supervision of your family doctor or other health care professional. It is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
Generic name product may be available in the USA
Another commonly using name is TIG .