seems Atgam Generic Name: Antithymocyte Globulin (Equine) (an te THY moe site GLOB yu lin, E kwine) Brand Name: Atgam Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Warning Unsafe allergic effects may happen. You will be closely watched by your doctor. Uses of Atgam: It is used to keep the body from turning down the kidney after a kidney transplant. It is used to treat aplastic anemia. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Donate Life: What You Need To Know About Organ Donorship What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Atgam? If you have an allergy to lymphocytic immune globulin, horse proteins, or any other part of Atgam (antithymocyte globulin (equine)). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Atgam? Tell all of your health care providers that you take Atgam. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this medicine affects you. You may have more chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu. You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor. This medicine is made from human plasma (part of the blood) and may have viruses that may cause disease. This medicine is screened, tested, and treated to lower the chance that it carries an infection. Talk with the doctor. Talk with your doctor before getting any vaccines while you take Atgam and after you stop taking it. Vaccine use with this medicine may either raise the chance of an infection or make the vaccine not work as well. Talk with your doctor. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Atgam while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Atgam) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time. You will be given a test dose before your first dose. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal. Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat. Shortness of breath. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. Back pain. Feeling very tired or weak. Feeling confused. Very bad skin irritation. Irritation where the shot is given. Seizures. What are some other side effects of Atgam? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache. Muscle or joint pain. Upset stomach. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Atgam? If you need to store Atgam at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Atgam or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Atgam. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Atgam (lymphocyte immune globulin, anti-thy (equine)) Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: selective immunosuppressants Consumer resources Atgam equine Professional resources Atgam (AHFS Monograph) Atgam (FDA) Related treatment guides Aplastic Anemia Renal Transplant Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Atgam Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Manufacturer Pfizer Inc. Drug Class Selective immunosuppressants Related Drugs Aplastic Anemia Promacta , eltrombopag , Leukine , sargramostim , lymphocyte immune globulin, anti-thy (equine) , More... 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