Tetanus Immune Globulin : Before Using

Tetanus Immune Globulin - Systemic

Brand Names

BayTet, TIG Tetanus Immune Globulin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

Before Using This Medication

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For tetanus immune globulin, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to tetanus immune globulin.

Pregnancy care

Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets. However, there is no reason to suspect that tetanus immune globulin causes problems in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding problem

Tetanus immune globulin has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Although there is no special info comparing use of tetanus immune globulin in child with use in other age groups, this drug is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in child than it does in adults.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of tetanus immune globulin in the elderly with use in other age groups. However, there is no evidence that the effects of tetanus immune globulin in older adults differ from those in younger people.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of tetanus immune globulin. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems.