Raxibacumab (By injection)
rax-i-BAK-ue-mab
Treats and prevents inhaled anthrax.
Drug classes
Antitoxin (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Raxibacumab injection is given with antibiotic medicines to treat inhalational anthrax. It is also used to prevent inhalational anthrax when there are no other available treatments.
Anthrax is a serious disease that may cause death. It is spread by touching or eating something that is infected with the anthrax germ, such as animals, or by breathing in the anthrax germ.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
The medicine must be given slowly, so your IV tube will need to stay in place for 2 hours and 15 minutes. You may also receive medicines beforehand (such as diphenhydramine, Benadryl®) to help prevent possible allergic reactions to the injection.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
When Not To Use
You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to raxibacumab.
Warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, or if you have any other medical problems.
This medicine may cause skin reactions, such as a rash or itching, while you are receiving the injection or within 24 hours after you receive it. Check with your doctor or nurse right away if you have these symptoms.
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 your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Rash
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
Sleepiness
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
Raxibacumab
There may be other brand names for this medicine.