Brands, Medical Use, Clinical Data
Drug Category
Dosage Forms
Brands / Synonyms
Genzyme); Thymoglobulin; Thymoglobulin (SangStat Medical
Description
Rabbit anti-thymocyte globulin. Thymoglobulin is a polyclonal antibody that suppresses certain types of immune cells responsible for acute organ rejection in transplant patients. Thymoglobulin is a mixture of antibodies intended to bind to various cell surface antigens. The most common mode of action of Thymoglobulin is via selective depletion of T-cells.
Indications
For prevention of renal transplant rejection
Pharmacology
This immunosuppressive product, obtained by immunization of rabbits with human thymocytes, contains cytotoxic antibodies directed against antigens expressed on human T-lymphocytes. This reduces the host immune response against tissue transplants or organ allografts.
Mechanism of Action
Binds to multiple, T-cell specific antigens leading to T-lymphocyte cell death via complement mediated cytotoxicity or apoptosis.
Absorption
Not Available
Toxicity
Not Available
Biotrnasformation / Drug Metabolism
Most likely removed by opsonization via the reticuloendothelial system when bound to T lymphocytes, or by human antimurine antibody production.
Contraindications
Not Available
Drug Interactions
Not Available
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