rabies immunoglobulin

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf immune response
gptkbp:administered_with rabies vaccine
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:RIG
gptkb:rabies_antibody
gptkbp:ATCCode J06BB05
gptkbp:availableOn limited in some regions
gptkbp:category gptkb:monoclonal_antibody
biological product
gptkbp:combines rabies vaccine
gptkbp:contraindication previous severe allergic reaction to immunoglobulin
gptkbp:cost expensive in many countries
gptkbp:discoveredBy late 19th century
gptkbp:halfLife about 10 days (equine)
about 21 days (human)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label rabies immunoglobulin
gptkbp:includes gptkb:WHO_Model_List_of_Essential_Medicines
gptkbp:indicated_for people exposed to rabies who have not been previously vaccinated
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction provides passive immunity to rabies virus
gptkbp:not_indicated_for people previously vaccinated against rabies
gptkbp:notEffectiveAgainst treatment after symptoms appear
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (varies by country)
gptkbp:producedBy purification from plasma
recombinant technology (in development)
gptkbp:riskFactor transmission of blood-borne pathogens (very low with modern screening)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration injection
intramuscular injection
infiltration around wound
gptkbp:sideEffect fever
allergic reaction
pain at injection site
gptkbp:source gptkb:human
equine
gptkbp:storage refrigerated
gptkbp:usedFor post-exposure prophylaxis of rabies
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:post-exposure_prophylaxis_(PEP)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5