• Equirab 1500 Injection is derived from the blood of horses
• It neutralizes the virus at the wound site within a few hours
• There are two types of Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG), human (hRIG) and equine (eRIG)
• Both have similar clinical effectiveness in eliminating the virus at the wound site
• Equirab 1500 Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse
• It is indicated in individuals with category III exposures (in-depth injury)
• RIG neutralizes the rabies virus at the inoculation site before the immune system responds to the vaccine by the production of rabies virus-neutralizing antibodies
• Both active (vaccine) and passive immunization (Immunoglobulin) prevent the rabies virus from infiltrating the central nervous system, but become ineffective once the virus has crossed into the central nervous system
• Equirab 1500 Injection is administered only once in a lifetime.
• The most common side effects include nausea, rash, and stomach upset
• They do not normally last very long
• Sitting or lying down can sometimes help
• Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you.
• Before having the injection, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an immunoglobulin
• Some other medicines may react with the equine rabies immunoglobulin so talk to your doctor about other medications you are taking as well
• You should consult your doctor first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Equirab 1500 Injection

• In Prevention of Rabies Rabies is a serious disease caused by the rabies virus that is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals
• Equirab 1500 Injection is given along with a rabies vaccine to prevent infection caused by the rabies virus to individuals with suspected rabies exposure
• It works by neutralizing the virus at the wound site within a few hours before the immune system responds to the vaccine
• It is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor
• You should not self administer this medicine.

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Common and Known Side effects of Equirab 1500 Injection

• Nausea
• Rash
• Upset stomach