tetanus immune globulin (TIG) (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Hyper Tet, HyperTET S/D, more...TIG

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

powder for injection

  • 250 units

Tetanus

Prophylaxis: 250 Units IM (single dose)

Active tetanus: 3000-6000 Units IM

Clean minor wound

  • # doses unknown or 0-2 doses; toxoid only
  • >3 doses; toxoid if >10 years ago

All other wounds

  • # doses unknown or 0-1 doses; toxoid plus IG
  • 2 doses; toxoid, but no IG if wound <24 hours old
  • >3 doses; toxoid if >5 years ago, and no IG

Dosage Forms & Strengths

powder for injection

  • 250 units

Tetanus Prophylaxis

<7 years old: 4 Unit/kg or 250 Units IM  

>7 years old: 250 Units IM (single dose)

Tetanus Treatment

3000-6000 Units IM

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Interactions

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              • axicabtagene ciloleucel

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG), axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • brexucabtagene autoleucel

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG), brexucabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ciltacabtagene autoleucel

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG), ciltacabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • idecabtagene vicleucel

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG), idecabtagene vicleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • lisocabtagene maraleucel

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG), lisocabtagene maraleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tisagenlecleucel

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG), tisagenlecleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              Monitor Closely (11)

              • adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG) decreases effects of adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

              • BCG vaccine live

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG) decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

              • efgartigimod alfa

                efgartigimod alfa will decrease the level or effect of tetanus immune globulin (TIG) by receptor binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of efgartigimod with medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor may lower systemic exposures and effectiveness of such medications. Closely monitor for reduced effectiveness of medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor. If long-term use of such medications is essential, consider discontinuing efgartigimod and using alternative therapies.

              • efgartigimod/hyaluronidase SC

                efgartigimod/hyaluronidase SC will decrease the level or effect of tetanus immune globulin (TIG) by receptor binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of efgartigimod with medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor may lower systemic exposures and effectiveness of such medications. Closely monitor for reduced effectiveness of medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor. If long-term use of such medications is essential, consider discontinuing efgartigimod and using alternative therapies.

              • measles (rubeola) vaccine

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG) decreases effects of measles (rubeola) vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

              • measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG) decreases effects of measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

              • measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG) decreases effects of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

              • rozanolixizumab

                rozanolixizumab will decrease the level or effect of tetanus immune globulin (TIG) by receptor binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of rozanolixizumab with medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor may lower systemic exposures and effectiveness of such medications. Closely monitor for reduced effectiveness of medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor. If long-term use of such medications is essential, consider discontinuing rozanolixizumab and using alternative therapies.

              • rubella vaccine

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG) decreases effects of rubella vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

              • smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG) decreases effects of smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

              • varicella virus vaccine live

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG) decreases effects of varicella virus vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

              Minor (1)

              • protein a column

                protein a column decreases levels of tetanus immune globulin (TIG) 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.

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              Adverse Effects

              Frequency Not Defined

              Urticaria

              Injection site pain

              N/V

              Fever

              Lethargy

              Chest tightness

              Anaphylaxis

              Angioneurotic edema

              Nephrotic syndrome (rare)

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              Warnings

              Contraindications

              Hypersensitivity to gamma globulin, IgA, thimerosal

              Cautions

              Thrombocytopenia or coagulation disorders may contraindicate IM injection

              Made from human plasma, small risk of viral transmission through administration

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              Pregnancy & Lactation

              Pregnancy Category: C

              Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk, no adverse effects reported

              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.

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              Pharmacology

              Mechanism of Action

              Human immune globulins from donors

              Pharmacokinetics

              Half-life: 23 days

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