Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
injectable solution
- 50mg/mL
Renal Allograft
Delaying onset of rejection (start within 24 hours of transplant)
- 15 mg/kg IV qDay x 14 days, THEN qODay x 14 days (total of 21 doses in 28 days)
Treatment of rejection
- 10-15 mg/kg IV qDay x 14 days, THEN qODay PRN (total of 21 doses in 28 days)
Aplastic Anemia
10-20 mg/kg IV qDay x 8-14 days, then qODay PRN up to total of 21 doses
Skin Allograft (Off-label)
Initial: 10 mg/kg IV 24 hours prior to first allograft
Maintenance: usual 10-15 mg/kg IV qODay, but extremely variable (5-40 mg/kg qODay have been used)
Continue till allografts cover >20% of total BSA
Other Indications & Uses
Management of renal allograft rejection, usually with other immunologics#immunosuppressants
Moderate-severe aplastic anemia (if bone marrow transplant unsuitable)
Off-label: bone marrow allograft
Dosage Forms & Strengths
injectable solution
- 50mg/mL
Renal Allograft
Delaying onset of rejection (start within 24 hours of transplant)
- 15 mg/kg IV qDay x 14 days, THEN qODay x 14 days (total of 21 doses in 28 days)
Treatment of rejection
- 10-15 mg/kg IV qDay x 14 days, THEN qODay PRN (total of 21 doses in 28 days)
Aplastic Anemia
As adult
Interactions
Interaction Checker
No Results
Contraindicated
Serious - Use Alternative
Significant - Monitor Closely
Minor
Contraindicated (1)
- upadacitinib
antithymocyte globulin equine, upadacitinib. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated.
Serious - Use Alternative (69)
- adalimumab
adalimumab and antithymocyte globulin equine both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- alefacept
alefacept and antithymocyte globulin equine both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- anakinra
anakinra and antithymocyte globulin equine both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- anthrax vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of anthrax vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- antithymocyte globulin rabbit
antithymocyte globulin equine and antithymocyte globulin rabbit both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- axicabtagene ciloleucel
antithymocyte globulin equine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- azathioprine
antithymocyte globulin equine and azathioprine both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- basiliximab
antithymocyte globulin equine and basiliximab both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- BCG vaccine live
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- brexucabtagene autoleucel
antithymocyte globulin equine, brexucabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- canakinumab
antithymocyte globulin equine and canakinumab both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ciltacabtagene autoleucel
antithymocyte globulin equine, ciltacabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- cyclosporine
antithymocyte globulin equine and cyclosporine both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- diphtheria & tetanus toxoids
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis/poliovirus, inactivated vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis/poliovirus, inactivated vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- etanercept
antithymocyte globulin equine and etanercept both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- everolimus
antithymocyte globulin equine and everolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- glatiramer
antithymocyte globulin equine and glatiramer both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- golimumab
antithymocyte globulin equine and golimumab both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- hepatitis A vaccine inactivated
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of hepatitis A vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- hepatitis a/b vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of hepatitis a/b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- hepatitis a/typhoid vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of hepatitis a/typhoid vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- hepatitis b vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of hepatitis b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- human papillomavirus vaccine, nonavalent
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, nonavalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune responses to vaccines.
- human papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune responses to vaccines.
- hydroxychloroquine sulfate
antithymocyte globulin equine and hydroxychloroquine sulfate both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- idecabtagene vicleucel
antithymocyte globulin equine, idecabtagene vicleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- infliximab
antithymocyte globulin equine and infliximab both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, adjuvanted
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, adjuvanted by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive drugs may reduce the immune response to influenza vaccine.
- influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, cell-cultured
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, cell-cultured by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- influenza virus vaccine trivalent
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- influenza virus vaccine trivalent, adjuvanted
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent, adjuvanted by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive drugs may reduce the immune response to influenza vaccine.
- Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- leflunomide
antithymocyte globulin equine and leflunomide both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lisocabtagene maraleucel
antithymocyte globulin equine, lisocabtagene maraleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- measles (rubeola) vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of measles (rubeola) vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- meningococcal A C Y and W-135 polysaccharide vaccine combined
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of meningococcal A C Y and W-135 polysaccharide vaccine combined by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- muromonab CD3
antithymocyte globulin equine and muromonab CD3 both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- mycophenolate
antithymocyte globulin equine and mycophenolate both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- pneumococcal vaccine heptavalent
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine heptavalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- rabies vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of rabies vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants may interfere with development of active immunity.
- rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- rilonacept
antithymocyte globulin equine and rilonacept both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- rotavirus oral vaccine, live
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of rotavirus oral vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- rubella vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of rubella vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- sirolimus
antithymocyte globulin equine and sirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- tacrolimus
antithymocyte globulin equine and tacrolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- temsirolimus
antithymocyte globulin equine and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- tick-borne encephalitis vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of tick-borne encephalitis vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- tisagenlecleucel
antithymocyte globulin equine, tisagenlecleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- tocilizumab
tocilizumab and antithymocyte globulin equine both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- tofacitinib
antithymocyte globulin equine, tofacitinib. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- tongkat ali
antithymocyte globulin equine and tongkat ali both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- travelers diarrhea and cholera vaccine inactivated
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of travelers diarrhea and cholera vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- typhoid polysaccharide vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of typhoid polysaccharide vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- typhoid vaccine live
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of typhoid vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- ustekinumab
antithymocyte globulin equine and ustekinumab both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- varicella virus vaccine live
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of varicella virus vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- yellow fever vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of yellow fever vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
- zoster vaccine live
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of zoster vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
Monitor Closely (25)
- astragalus
antithymocyte globulin equine increases and astragalus decreases immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- belatacept
belatacept and antithymocyte globulin equine both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor.
belatacept, antithymocyte globulin equine. Either decreases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Venous thrombosis of the renal allograft when belatacept and antithymocyte coadministered at the same or nearly the same time. - cholera vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of cholera vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune response to cholera vaccine.
- dengue vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of dengue vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressive therapies (eg, irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, corticosteroids [greater than physiologic doses]) may reduce immune response to dengue vaccine.
- echinacea
antithymocyte globulin equine increases and echinacea decreases immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fingolimod
antithymocyte globulin equine increases effects of fingolimod by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant therapy is expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression. Use caution when switching patients from long-acting therapies with immune effects. .
- haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.
- influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, recombinant
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immune response to vaccine may be decreased in immunocompromised individuals.
- influenza virus vaccine trivalent, recombinant
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent, recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immune response to vaccine may be decreased in immunocompromised individuals.
- isavuconazonium sulfate
antithymocyte globulin equine and isavuconazonium sulfate both decrease immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor.
- maitake
antithymocyte globulin equine increases and maitake decreases immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- meningococcal group B vaccine
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of meningococcal group B vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Individuals with altered immunocompetence may have reduced immune responses to the vaccine.
- mercaptopurine
antithymocyte globulin equine and mercaptopurine both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ocrelizumab
antithymocyte globulin equine and ocrelizumab both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of ocrelizumab with high doses of corticosteroids is expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression.
- ofatumumab SC
ofatumumab SC, antithymocyte globulin equine. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider the risk of additive immune system effects when coadministering immunosuppressive therapies with coadministration. When switching from therapies with immune effects, take into account the duration and mechanism of action of these therapies when initiating ofatumumab SC.
- olaparib
antithymocyte globulin equine and olaparib both increase pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with other other myelosuppressive anticancer agents, including DNA damaging agents, may potentiate and prolongate the myelosuppressive toxicity.
- ozanimod
ozanimod, antithymocyte globulin equine. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with immunosuppressive therapies may increase the risk of additive immune effects during therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, consider the half-life and mode of action of these drugs in order to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.
- poliovirus vaccine inactivated
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of poliovirus vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .
- ponesimod
ponesimod and antithymocyte globulin equine both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution if coadministered because of additive immunosuppressive effects during such therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, consider the half-life and mode of action of these drugs to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.
- siponimod
siponimod and antithymocyte globulin equine both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution if coadministered because of additive immunosuppressive effects during such therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, consider the half-life and mode of action of these drugs to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.
- sipuleucel-T
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of sipuleucel-T by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- trastuzumab
trastuzumab, antithymocyte globulin equine. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy. .
- trastuzumab deruxtecan
trastuzumab deruxtecan, antithymocyte globulin equine. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy. .
- ublituximab
ublituximab and antithymocyte globulin equine both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Owing to potential additive immunosuppressive effects, consider duration of effect and mechanism of action of these therapies if coadministered
- zoster vaccine recombinant
antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of zoster vaccine recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressive therapies may reduce the effectiveness of zoster vaccine recombinant.
Minor (1)
- protein a column
protein a column decreases levels of antithymocyte globulin equine by Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Since Prosorba binds IgG, it could theoretically interfere with the levels and/or effects of pharmacologic immune globulins.
Adverse Effects
Renal Transplant Patients
>10%
- Fever (33-51%)
- Thrombocytopenia (11-30%)
- Rash (27%)
- Chills (14-16%)
- Leukopenia (14%)
- Systemic infection (13%)
- Dermatologic rxns (12%)
1-10%
- Arthralgia, clotted AV fistula, hypotension, peripheral thrombophlebitis
- Headache
- Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, stomatitis
- Chest or back pain
- Night sweats
- Pain at the infusion site
- Dyspnea
<1%
- Edema, hypertension, pulmonary edema, tachycardia
- Dizziness, malaise, paresthesia, seizures, weakness or faintness
- Toxic epidermal necrosis, wound dehiscence
- Epigastric pain, hiccoughs, iliac vein obstruction
- Myalgia
- Renal artery thrombosis
- Herpes simplex reactivation, localized infection, systemic infection, serum sickness
- Anaphylaxis, hyperglycemia, laryngospasm
Aplastic Anemia Patients
>10%
- Arthralgia (50%)
- Chills (50%)
- HA (16%)
5-10%
- Myalgia (10%)
- Chest pain (7%)
- Nausea (7%)
- Phlebitis (5%)
(<5%)
- Bilateral pleural effusion, cardiac irregularity, CHF, edema, hypotension
- Agitation, lethargy, seizures
- Diarrhea, vomiting
- Joint stiffness, Lymph node tenderness, muscle ache
- Proteinuria
- Respiratory distress
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Diaphoresis
Post Marketing Experience
Serum sickness
Warnings
Black Box Warnings
Should only be prescribed by physicians experienced in immunosuppressive therapy for renal transplant recipients
Patients should only receive the drug in facilities equipped and staffed with adequate laboratory and supportive medical resources
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to antithymocyte globulin, other equine gamma globulins
Cautions
Test for allergic response by intradermal injection before start of treatment
Discontinue if anaphylaxis, unremitting thrombocytopenia, or unremitting leukopenia occur
Aplastic anemia patients may need prophylactic platelet transfusion
Observe patients carefully for previously masked reactions when reducing dose of corticosteroids, other immunologics#immunosuppressants
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk, use caution
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
IgG against human antigen reactive T lymphocytes (equine-derived); causes either elimination of T lymphocytes in peripheral blood or alteration in T-lymphocyte function; in aplastic anemia may induce complete or partial hematologic response
Pharmacokinetics
Half-Life: 1.5-12 days
Peak Plasma: 727±310 mcg/mL
Excretion: 1% excreted unchanged in urine
Administration
IV Incompatibilities
IV Preparation
Dilute required dose in 1/2NS or NS (usually 250-1000 mL); final concentration preferably <4 mg/mL
Contact with air may result in denaturation of protein
Do not dilute in dextrose injections, may precipitate if low salt concentration
Do not dilute in highly acidic IV solutions because of potential physical instability
Following addition to IV infusion solution, gently rotate or swirl container to thoroughly mix; do not shake
IV Administration
IV infusion over at least 4 hr (usually 4-8 hr)
Administer via high-flow central vein, a vascular shunt, or arteriovenous fistula (eg, Brescia-Cimino fistula); high-flow veins recommended to minimize risk of phlebitis & thrombosis
Use inline filters with all IV infusions to prevent inadvertent administration of any insoluble material that may develop during storage; 0.2-1 micron filters are generally used, but 5 micron filters have also been employed
Storage
Refrigerate
Protect from freezing
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Patient Handout
lymphocyte,anti-thymo immune globulin intravenous
NO MONOGRAPH AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
USES: Consult your pharmacist.
HOW TO USE: Consult your pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Consult your pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
NOTES: No monograph available at this time.
MISSED DOSE: Consult your pharmacist.
STORAGE: Consult your pharmacist.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
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