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Thymogam 250mg Injection

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Product introduction

Thymogam 250mg Injection is used for the prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients. It regulates the body’s immune response, so the body can accept the new organ.

Thymogam 250mg Injection is used to prevent the body rejecting the organ that is transplanted

Benefits of Thymogam Injection

In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

Thymogam 250mg Injection is used with other medications to prevent organ transplant rejection. Rejection usually happens due to attack by the immune system of the person receiving the transplanted organ on the transplant itself, in people who are receiving any organ transplants, like kidney, liver, heart etc. This medicine reduces the activity of a person's own immune system and prevents any such rejection.

Side effects of Thymogam 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 Thymogam

  • Urinary tract infection
  • Abdominal pain
  • High blood pressure
  • Nausea
  • Breathlessness
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Anxiety
  • Low blood platelets
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Thymogam 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 Thymogam 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thymogam 250mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Thymogam 250mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Thymogam 250mg 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
Thymogam 250mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Thymogam 250mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Thymogam 250mg Injection in patients with liver disease. 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

  • Thymogam 250mg Injection is used with other medications to prevent organ transplant rejection.
  • Avoid the use of certain vaccines during treatment as the vaccination may be less effective when taking Thymogam 250mg Injection. Consult your doctor.
  • Use effective methods of contraception during the treatment and for 12 weeks after Thymogam 250mg Injection has been stopped.
  • Limit the exposure to sunlight by covering your skin with clothing and using sunscreen with a high SPF because of the increased risk for skin cancer, when taking Thymogam 250mg Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Polyclonal antibody (pAb)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Immunosuppressant- Mab

Patient concerns

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Dr. Praveen Pushkar
Urology
Get kidney function test done
Difficulty in excretory, and rejection of stool.
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
take triphala churan 1 spoon at night wioth abhyarishtam 20 ml mixed with water
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FAQs

What should you inform your doctor before taking Thymogam 250mg Injection?

Before taking this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have a history of hypersensitivity or any active or chronic infections.

In what cases use of Thymogam 250mg Injection should be stopped?

The use of Thymogam 250mg Injection should be stopped immediately in case of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), pain in the chest, respiratory distress (fluid build-up in the lungs), and hemolysis (rupture of red blood cells).

Can I take live vaccines before or after taking Thymogam 250mg Injection?

You should avoid taking live vaccines if you are about to receive, receiving or after treatment with Thymogam 250mg Injection. Concomitant administration of this medicine with live virus vaccines may interfere with the treatment. It also carries a potential of uncontrolled viral replication in case you have weak immunity.

Can treatment with Thymogam 250mg Injection cause low platelet or white blood cell count?

Yes, this medicine can reduce the number of platelets or white blood cells in your body. If your platelet count falls between 50,000-75,000 cells/mm3 or if the white blood cell count is between 2,000-3,000 cells/mm3, then your doctor might reduce the dosage of your medicine till counts have either stabilized or returned to pretreatment levels. Frequent platelet and white blood cell counts during therapy are recommended to assist in decisions regarding dosage modifications.

Should I avoid any foods, drinks while taking Thymogam 250mg Injection?

There are no such interactions of Thymogam 250mg Injection with food and drinks. In case of any doubt, it is better to consult your doctor.

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Country of origin: India

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5.0 ml in 1 vial
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