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Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA)

Information about Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA)

Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) Uses

Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) is used for treatment of Rabies.

How Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) works

Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) contains Rabies monoclonal antibodies produced through recombinant DNA technologies. It works by giving your body the antibodies it needs to protect it against Rabies infection after suspected Rabies exposure.

Available Medicine for Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA)

RabishieldSerum Institute Of India Ltd
959 to ₹20922 variant(s)

Expert advice for Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA)

  • Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) prevents rabies infection when used along with other anti-rabies vaccine.
  • It is used for a bite that has passed through the skin by a suspected rabid animal (dog, cat, monkey, rabbit, etc.).
  • If you have been bitten:
    • Wash and flush the bite wound with soap and water for at least 15 minutes
    • Apply an Iodine containing cream (such as betadine) over the wound, If available.
    • Visit the nearest health care center as soon as possible to receive preventive treatment for rabies.
  • Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) is infiltrated  in and around the bite wound and any leftover medicine is injected into the muscle. 
  • You must inform your doctor if you have received any anti-rabies vaccine in the past.

Frequently asked questions for Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA)

Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA)

Q. How does rabies spread?

The rabies virus is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals. People usually become infected with the virus if they get bitten by an infected animal. However, any contact with the saliva of an infected animal (alive or dead) can potentially lead to infection if the person has an opening in the skin or the saliva gets into their eyes, nose, or mouth.

Q. How effective is Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA)?

Rabies is a 100% preventable disease. Proper wound management and simultaneous administration of Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) combined with anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) is almost invariably effective in preventing rabies, even after high-risk exposure.

Q. Is Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) necessary?

Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) is not required for patients who have previously received a complete vaccination series of rabies.

Q. Is Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) painful?

Whether Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) is painful or not depends on your pain tolerance. During your initial treatment, a healthcare professional will put Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) in the area where you were bitten which can be painful. Therefore, you may need a relatively greater amount of Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) may be required to be placed in and around the wound site to ease out your pain and treat infection.

Q. What is post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) of rabies?

Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) consists of a dose of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) and rabies vaccine. It is given on the day of the rabies exposure and after that a dose of vaccine is given again on days 3, 7, and 14. For people who have never been vaccinated against rabies previously, post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) should always include administration of both HRIG and rabies vaccine. The combination of HRIG and vaccine is recommended for both bite and non-bite exposures, regardless of the interval between exposure and initiation of treatment.

Q. Can a pregnant woman receive Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) if exposed to rabies?

Yes, Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA) can be taken by a pregnant woman. Cases of any fetal abnormalities in pregnant women have not been reported with the use of Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (rDNA). The doctor may even suggest routine pre-exposure vaccination against rabies if the risk of exposure is high.

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