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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| ARS |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Immune Globulin |
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| Use |
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Rabies prophylaxis |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Dermatologic: Urticaria Miscellaneous: Serum sickness |
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| Mechanism of Action |
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Affords passive immunity against rabies |
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| Usual Dosage |
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1000 units/55 lb in a single dose, infiltrate up to 50% of dose around the wound |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Take careful history of asthma, angioneurotic edema, or other allergies |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Injection: 125 units/mL (8 mL) |
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