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Kamrab Injection

Manufactured bySYNERGY DIAGNOSTICS PVT LTD
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Description

Kamrab Injection is a human-derived rabies vaccine that is used to protect against rabies infection. It is given if you are suspected of exposure to rabies after an animal bite if the animal could have rabies. Kamrab Injection is also given if you are at high risk of coming in contact with rabies-like veterinarians. This vaccine partially suppresses the active production of antibodies and prevents the rabies virus from spreading across your body. Kamrab Injection has some common side effects such as joint pain, muscle pain and redness of the site of injection and swelling. These side effects are self-limiting. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse. Inform your doctor if you have been allergic to any vaccine. Kamrab Injection is given immediately after exposure to rabies or within seven days of bite or scratch by the animal infected with rabies. It is not recommended for individuals who have already received a rabies vaccine as it is given only once in a lifetime. If the vaccine is given immediately and appropriately, it is highly effective. Kamrab Injection is given after washing thoroughly (with soap and sufficient amounts of water for a few minutes) of all bitten wounds as early as possible. It should only be given by a specialized healthcare professional under proper supervision. Kamrab Injection is advised to be given after you share your entire medical and medication history with your doctor. Let the doctor know if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Kamrab Injection

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Kamrab Injection

Difficulty in breathing

Dizziness

Cough

Body aches or Pain

Headache

Sneezing

Numbness of hands or feet

Unusual tiredness or weakness

Fever or chills

Skin rash

Loss of voice

Uses of Kamrab Injection

What is it prescribed for?

Rabies Prophylaxis

Kamrab Injection is administered to protect against rabies infection. The vaccine helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, that protect against infection caused by the virus.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effect of Kamrab Injection can be observed immediately after the administration of the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which Kamrab Injection remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    Kamrab Injection has no habit-forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Kamrab Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will decide whether it is safe for you or not. Discuss the potential benefits and risks before receiving this vaccine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Kamrab Injection is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss the potential benefits and risks before receiving this vaccine.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Kamrab Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will decide whether it is safe for you or not. Discuss the potential benefits and risks before receiving this vaccine.

Breast-feeding

Kamrab Injection is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss the potential benefits and risks before receiving this vaccine.

General warnings

Severe allergic reactions

Kamrab Injection is not recommended to be injected into a blood vessel due to the risk of severe allergic or hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic shock (severe allergy), low blood pressure, etc.

Thrombosis

Kamrab Injection may cause thrombosis (formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel). Appropriate measures should be taken based on your clinical condition.

Hemolysis

Kamrab Injection may cause the destruction of red blood cells. Report any unusual symptoms such as fever, chills, or dark urine to your doctor immediately.

Serologic testing

Kamrab Injection may interfere with serologic testing (blood test to know if a person is exposed to microorganisms) causing a short time rise of the various passively transferred antibodies in your blood, which may give false-positive results.

Missed Dose

As Kamrab Injection is given in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose

Since Kamrab Injection is given in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chance of an overdose is low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Live attenuated vaccines and related products

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
Kamrab Injection is given as an injection into the area around or into the wounds. The remaining contents are given on your muscle of the upper arm. Kamrab Injection should be given by specialized healthcare professionals under proper supervision.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works

Kamrab Injection partially suppresses the active production of antibodies and prevents the rabies virus from spreading across your body.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Immune globulins

Schedule

Schedule C

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Human Rabies Immunoglobulin - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 25 August 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/5543>

Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. DailyMed - KEDRAB- human rabies virus immune globulin injection, solution. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 25 August 2021].

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=53f2a23b-c479-4c24-8cab-ee7a33a2633e>

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 25 August 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5543.pdf>

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Information on this page was last updated on 31 Aug 2021

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