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Equirab 1500 Injection

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Product introduction

Equirab 1500 Injection is derived from the blood of horses. It neutralizes the virus at the wound site within a few hours. There are two types of Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG), human (hRIG) and equine (eRIG). Both have similar clinical effectiveness in eliminating the virus at the wound site.

Equirab 1500 Injection is used to protect against some infectious diseases

Uses of Equirab Injection

Benefits of Equirab Injection

In Prevention of Rabies

Rabies is a serious disease caused by the rabies virus that is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals. Equirab 1500 Injection is given along with a rabies vaccine to prevent infection caused by the rabies virus to individuals with suspected rabies exposure. It works by neutralizing the virus at the wound site within a few hours before the immune system responds to the vaccine. It is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor. You should not self administer this medicine.

Side effects of Equirab Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Equirab

  • Nausea
  • Acute toxicity
  • Rash
  • Upset stomach

How to use Equirab Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Equirab 1500 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Equirab 1500 Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Equirab 1500 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Equirab 1500 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
Equirab 1500 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Equirab 1500 Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Equirab 1500 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Equirab 1500 Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • It is advisable to keep your pet’s rabies vaccine up to date. Contact your nearest veterinary center for more details.
  • You might experience nausea after taking the injection, inform your doctor if it worsens.
  • Always consult a doctor without any delay, if you are scratched or bitten by any animal, either wild or domestic.
     

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Vaccines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES
Action Class
Killed vaccine

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FAQs

Is Equirab 1500 Injection better than human rabies immunoglobulin?

Equirab 1500 Injection is more economical as compared to human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) and hence more affordable to patients in developing countries, like India. However, Equirab 1500 Injection may cause anaphylaxis (a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction), serum sickness and other allergic reactions and thus, physicians are hesitant to use it.

How effective is Equirab 1500 Injection?

Rabies is a 100% preventable disease. Proper wound management and simultaneous administration of Equirab 1500 Injection combined with anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) is almost invariably effective in preventing rabies, even after high-risk exposure.

Is Equirab 1500 Injection necessary?

Equirab 1500 Injection is not required for patients who have previously received a complete vaccination series of rabies.

How do you administer Equirab 1500 Injection ?

Equirab 1500 Injection should be administered into the muscle (the intramuscularly). If a large volume (> 2mL for children or > 5 mL for adults) is required, it is advised to divide the doses and for each dose a different site should be used. The immunoglobulin and the anti-rabies vaccine should be administered at two different sites of the body.

Is Equirab 1500 Injection painful?

Whether Equirab 1500 Injection is painful or not depends on your pain tolerance. During your initial treatment, a healthcare professional will put Equirab 1500 Injection in the area where you were bitten which can be painful. Therefore, you may need a relatively greater amount of Equirab 1500 Injection may be required to be placed in and around the wound site to ease out your pain and treat infection.

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References

  1. Chawan VS, Tripathi RK, Sankhe L, et al. Safety of equine rabies immunoglobulin in grade III bites. Indian J Community Med. 2007;32(1):73-74. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Wilde H, Chutivongse S. Equine rabies immune globulin: a product with an undeserved poor reputation. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 1990;42(2):175-8. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Address: 17th Floor, Hoechst House, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021, Maharashtra, India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Equirab 1500 Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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