Thymoglobulin?
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Brand Names: U.S.:
Thymoglobulin?
Uses
- It is used to keep the body from harming the organ after an organ transplant.
- Antithymocyte globulin (rabbit) helps the body accept an organ transplant.
- It lowers the body's harmful response to diseases of the immune system.
Dosing
How to take
- It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
- Diphenhydramine may be given before this drug to lower itching.
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