Antithymocyte globulin rabbit Intravenous and Eskalith

• 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: lithium
• Dosage Forms: capsules, controlled-release tablets
• Other Brand Names: Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Eskalith-CR

• It is used to treat bipolar problems.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.