Antithymocyte globulin rabbit Intravenous and Azilsartan medoxomil

• Generic Name: anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit)
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Thymoglobulin

Anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) injection is used together with other medicines to prevent and treat the body from rejecting a transplanted kidney.

Antithymocyte globulin rabbit is an immunosuppressant. When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted organ. Anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) works by preventing the white blood cells from doing this.

The effect of anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) on the white blood cells may also reduce the body's ability to fight infections. Before you begin treatment, you and your doctor should talk about the benefits of antithymocyte globulin rabbit as well as the risks of using it.

Antithymocyte globulin rabbit is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: azilsartan medoxomil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Edarbi

Edarbi (azilsartan medoxomil is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Edarbi keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Edarbi is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.

Edarbi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.