Steroid resistant graft rejection

Indication for Antithymocyte immunoglobulin

Population group: Suitable for both men and women, only adults (18 years old or older)

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

1.5 mg/kg once daily

Route of admnistration

Intravenous

Defined daily dose

1.5 - 1.5 mg per kg of body weight

Dosage regimen

From 1.5 To 1.5 mg per kg of body weight once every day

Detailed description

1.5 mg/kg/day for 7 to 14 days after transplantation of a kidney, corresponding to a cumulative dose of 10.5 to 21 mg/kg.

Dosage considerations

Infuse slowly into a high-flow vein. Adjust the infusion rate so that the total duration of infusion is not less than 6 hours.

Active ingredient

Antithymocyte immunoglobulin is a selective immunosuppressive agent mostly acting on T lymphocytes. Antithymocyte immunoglobulin is used for the prevention and treatment of graft rejection after solid organ transplantation, usually in combination with other immunosuppressive drugs.

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