The U.S. FDA approved Tetanus immunoglobulin on 17th Dec 1991. Tetanus immunoglobulin belongs to the group called plasma immunoglobulin . This medication is used to protect you against tetanus infection and it is usually given with tetanus vaccine.

This medication is used to protect you against tetanus infection and it is usually given with a tetanus vaccine. This medicine helps to prevent infection when  people get hurt, from a cut or a bite. Even if you had shots before, but got a bad injury, you should still get checked with your doctor.

This medicine is given only in a hospital setup by a healthcare provider.. It is given intramuscularly, either as single injections or as a continuous infusion (a drip). Your physician will decide the dosage and frequency of this injection based on the severity of your disease and other factors.

The common side effects that are experienced while you are on the treatment with Tetanus immunoglobulin are tiredness, drowsiness, discomfort at injection site. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic symptoms like  difficulty breathing or swallowing, swollen lips, tongue, face or throat, suddenly feeling dizzy or fainting.

Inform your doctor immediately if you have any allergic reaction during the medication. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant or while you are breastfeeding.

Consult your doctor if you are allergic to tetanus immunoglobulin or  any of the ingredients in it. Consult your doctor if you have blood clotting disorder, diabetes, high or low blood pressure problem and your recent vaccination status or health history.

Consult your doctor if you are allergic to  latex, the tip caps of the tetanus immunoglobulin  prefilled syringes may contain natural rubber latex. Inform your doctor if you are going to take any blood test, (it may interfere with the result) before taking the medicine. Consult your doctor if you experience blood, immune, bone ,gastrointestinal disorder after using the  medicine.

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The drug information on this page is not a substitute for medical advice, it is meant for educational purposes only. For further details consult your doctor about your medical condition to know if you are eligible to receive this treatment.