Tetanus Immune Globulin (By injection)
TET-a-nus i-MUNE GLOB-ue-lin
Protects against tetanus (the bacteria that causes lockjaw).
Drug classes
Immune Serum (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Tetanus immune globulin is used to prevent tetanus infection (also known as lockjaw). Tetanus is a serious illness that causes convulsions (seizures) and severe muscle spasms that can be strong enough to cause bone fractures of the spine. Tetanus causes death in 30 to 40 percent of cases.
In recent years, two thirds of all tetanus cases have been in persons 50 years of age and older. A tetanus infection in the past does not make you immune to tetanus in the future.
Tetanus immune globulin works by giving your body the antibodies it needs to protect it against tetanus infection. This is called passive protection. This passive protection lasts long enough to protect your body until your body can produce its own antibodies against tetanus.
Tetanus immune globulin is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other health care professional.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
This medicine may be given with another vaccine that also protects against tetanus.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
The following vaccines may not work as well if you receive them shortly after your tetanus shot: Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), or polio. Talk to your doctor before getting other vaccines within 3 months after receiving tetanus immune globulin.
When Not To Use
Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to any tetanus vaccine or to medicine with human immune globulin (such as gamma globulin, IVIG). This will help your doctor decide if this medicine is right for you.
Warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any unusual bleeding or bruising.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Bloated feeling, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Cloudy or foamy urine, decrease in how much or how often you urinate
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Mild fever, pain, or soreness where the shot is given
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Baytet, HyperTET S/D
There may be other brand names for this medicine.