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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: syhprum on 27/05/2020 17:06:37

Title: How is anti rabies medication produced
Post by: syhprum on 27/05/2020 17:06:37

It used to be prepared very crudely in horses no doubt there are better ways now.

Title: Re: How is anti rabies medication produced
Post by: Bored chemist on 27/05/2020 18:35:41

According to Wiki
It is made from the blood plasma of people or horses who have high levels of the antibody in their blood. The horse version is less expensive but has a higher rate of side effects.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabies_immunoglobulin

Title: Re: How is anti rabies medication produced
Post by: Karen W. on 30/06/2020 13:48:23

I had no idea how the serum was produced   2 years ago Right before my tavr procedure I had to undergo a series of rabies shots because I was attacked by a dog that we couldn't catch and couldn't find. I had around 18 shots in total over period of time with 10 or 12 being on same day... I had no idea the shots were given according to body weight..I am a big woman...so definitely another downside to being overweight!