DESCRIPTION

Thymogam 250mg Injection is used for the prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients. It regulates the bodyÕs immune response, so the body can accept the new organ. Thymogam 250mg Injection must be taken by following the instructions written in the label or as per the doctor’s guidance. You must receive the exact dose of it as per the prescription. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body. The common side effects of this medicine are urinary tract infection, abdominal pain, nausea, shortness of breath, fever, headache, anxiety, chills, infections, etc. It may also cause an injection site reaction (redness, pain, and swelling). The medicine can safely be used in children. Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions such as rash, shortness of breath, coughing, swelling, etc. Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment. During the treatment, your doctor may advise you some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body.

INTRODUCTION

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.

USE OF

Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

BENEFITS

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FACTBOX 

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

HOW TO USE

Thymogam 250mg Injection is an immunosuppressant that works by decreasing the activity of body’s immune system and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

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.

IF MISS

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

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

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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FAQ

Q. 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.| Q. 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).| Q. 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.| Q. 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.| Q. 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.

DISCLAIMER

The Contents of this website & medicine description are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease or medical condition. Please consult a physician or doctor for the treatment and/or management of any disease or medicalconditioin without delay.