What Does Anti-Thymocyte Globulin?
Anti-Thymocyte Globulin (Atg) Is an Infusion of Horse or Rabbit-Derived Antibodies Against Human T Cells and Their Precursors (Thymocytes), Which Is Used in...
Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) is an infusion of horse or rabbit-derived antibodies against human T cells and their precursors (thymocytes), which is used in the prevention and treatment of acute rejection in organ transplantation and therapy of aplastic anemia.
What does Antithymocyte globulin do?
Anti-thymocyte globulin is a sterilized solution made of the cells of rabbits that have been injected with white blood cells from humans. Anti-thymocyte globulin lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections.
How long does THYMOGLOBULIN last?
2.1 Dosing Information
The usual duration of administration is 4 to 7 days. The recommended dosage of THYMOGLOBULIN for treatment of acute rejection in patients receiving a kidney transplant is 1.5 mg/kg of body weight administered daily for 7 to 14 days.
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