Atgam

Active Ingredient(s): Antithymocyte Globulin
Category: Immune System

Atgam Overview

Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) is an infusion of horse or rabbit-derived antibodies against human T cells and their precursors (thymocytes), which is used in the prevention and treatment of acute rejection in organ transplantation and therapy of aplastic anemia. Contents 1 Uses 2 Complications and alternatives 3 History 3.1 Status in graft-versus-host disease 4 References Uses Two antithymocyte globulin (ATG) agents licensed for clinical use in the United States are Thymoglobulin (ra...

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• 0009-7224 Atgam 50 mg/ml Intravenous Injection, Solution by Pharmacia and Upjohn Company

Other drugs which contain Antithymocyte Globulin or a similar ingredient: (2 results)

• ANTITHYMOCYTE GLOBULIN
• THYMOGLOBULIN Antithymocyte Globulin