Names and pronunciation
Atgam
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Drug reference
Atgam
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Func. class.: Immune globulin L
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USES: Treatment of moderate-to- severe aplastic anemia in those not con- sidered suitable for bone marrow trans- plantation
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper sensitivity to this product or any other equine gamma globulin preparation
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Black Box Warning: Anaphylaxis
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Adult/child: IV: 10 to 20 mg/kg daily for 8 to 14 days, may administer every other day for 7 more doses for a total of 21 doses in 28 days
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Available forms: Inj 50 mg/5 mL ampule See Appendix B MAGNESIUM SALTS
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