Equirab 1500 Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
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 used to protect against some infectious diseases
Equirab 1500 Injection is used to protect against some infectious diseases
Uses of Equirab Injection
Benefits of Equirab 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.
Side effects of Equirab Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Equirab
- Nausea
- Acute toxicity
- Rash
- Upset stomach
How to use Equirab Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Equirab 1500 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Equirab 1500 Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Equirab 1500 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Equirab 1500 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Equirab 1500 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Equirab 1500 Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Equirab 1500 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Equirab 1500 Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It is advisable to keep your pet’s rabies vaccine up to date. Contact your nearest veterinary center for more details.
- You might experience nausea after taking the injection, inform your doctor if it worsens.
- Always consult a doctor without any delay, if you are scratched or bitten by any animal, either wild or domestic.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Vaccines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES
Action Class
Killed vaccine
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Equirab 1500 Injection
Once A Day
43%
Once A Month
36%
Once A Week
21%
What are you using Equirab Injection for?
Rabies
100%
FAQs
Is Equirab 1500 Injection better than human rabies immunoglobulin?
Equirab 1500 Injection is more economical as compared to human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) and hence more affordable to patients in developing countries, like India. However, Equirab 1500 Injection may cause anaphylaxis (a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction), serum sickness and other allergic reactions and thus, physicians are hesitant to use it.
How effective is Equirab 1500 Injection?
Rabies is a 100% preventable disease. Proper wound management and simultaneous administration of Equirab 1500 Injection combined with anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) is almost invariably effective in preventing rabies, even after high-risk exposure.
Is Equirab 1500 Injection necessary?
Equirab 1500 Injection is not required for patients who have previously received a complete vaccination series of rabies.
How do you administer Equirab 1500 Injection ?
Equirab 1500 Injection should be administered into the muscle (the intramuscularly). If a large volume (> 2mL for children or > 5 mL for adults) is required, it is advised to divide the doses and for each dose a different site should be used. The immunoglobulin and the anti-rabies vaccine should be administered at two different sites of the body.
Is Equirab 1500 Injection painful?
Whether Equirab 1500 Injection is painful or not depends on your pain tolerance. During your initial treatment, a healthcare professional will put Equirab 1500 Injection in the area where you were bitten which can be painful. Therefore, you may need a relatively greater amount of Equirab 1500 Injection may be required to be placed in and around the wound site to ease out your pain and treat infection.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Chawan VS, Tripathi RK, Sankhe L, et al. Safety of equine rabies immunoglobulin in grade III bites. Indian J Community Med. 2007;32(1):73-74. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Wilde H, Chutivongse S. Equine rabies immune globulin: a product with an undeserved poor reputation. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 1990;42(2):175-8. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Address: 17th Floor, Hoechst House, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021, Maharashtra, India.
Country of origin: India
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