Review the side-effects of Lymphocyte Immune Globulin- Anti-thymocyte as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rectal fissure and mouth ulcer.
Central Nervous System - Headache.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain and back pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and abnormal breathing sound.
Heart - Chest pain and low blood pressure.
Skin - Rash, itching and hives.
Miscellaneous - Fever, chills, decrease in white blood cells/platelet counts and pain at injection site.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rectal fissure and mouth ulcer.
Central Nervous System - Headache.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain and back pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and abnormal breathing sound.
Heart - Chest pain and low blood pressure.
Skin - Rash, itching and hives.
Miscellaneous - Fever, chills, decrease in white blood cells/platelet counts and pain at injection site.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Lymphocyte Immune Globulin- Anti-thymocyte
Lymphocyte Immune Globulin- Anti-thymocyte(Atgam) generic is a lymphocyte-selective immunosuppressant, prescribed for prevention of organ rejection during transplantation. It is also used in aplastic anemia.Trade Names for Lymphocyte Immune Globulin- Anti-thymocyte
International :
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