Indications And Dose
Passive immunisation in suspected cases of diphtheria ▶BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION ▶Adult: Dose should be given without waiting for bacteriological confirmation (consult product literature)
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Drug reference
Passive immunisation in suspected cases of diphtheria ▶BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION ▶Adult: Dose should be given without waiting for bacteriological confirmation (consult product literature)
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CAUTIONS, FURTHER INFORMATION ▶Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity is common after administration; resuscitation facilities should be available. Diphtheria antitoxin is no longer used for prophylaxis because of the risk of hypersensitivity; unimmunised contacts should be promptly investigated and given antibacterial prophylaxis and vaccine.
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Diphtheria antitoxin is derived from horse serum and reactions are common; tests for hypersensitivity should be carried out before use.
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Available from Centre for Infections (Tel (020) 8200 6868) or in Northern Ireland from Public Health Laboratory, Belfast City Hospital (Tel (028) 9032 9241).
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▶Common or very common Hypersensitivity
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Solution for injection ▶Diphtheria antitoxin (Non-proprietary) Diphtheria antitoxin 1000 unit per 1 ml Antidiphtheria serum 10,000units/10ml solution for injection ampoules | 1 ampoule P s Tuberculosis diagnostic test DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS
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Dose should be given without waiting for
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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