Kedrab (human)

Kedrab is used to protect people who have been bitten by animals (post-exposure). Kedrab is given along with a complete series of rabies vaccinations. This medicine alone will not protect against rabies.

You will not need Kedrab if you have had a rabies vaccine before.

Kedrab may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Kedrab is given along with a complete series of rabies vaccinations. Kedrab alone will not protect you from rabies.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• an allergic reaction to a human immune globulin product;
• an immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency;
• heart problems;
• coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);
• a stroke or blood clot;
• a blood cell or blood-clotting disorder;
• high triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);
• an "in-dwelling" catheter; or
• if you have been bed-ridden.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Kedrab is made from donated human plasma and may contain viruses or other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of contamination, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Ask your doctor about any possible risk.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Kedrab may cause serious side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• fever, chills; or
• dark urine.

Common side effects of Kedrab may include:

• headache;
• cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat;
• stomach pain, gas, diarrhea;
• muscle pain; or
• pain, swelling, itching, redness, or a hard lump where the shot was given.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Kedrab is injected into a muscle, or directly into or near the wound (animal bite or scratch) that exposed you to the rabies virus. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

Kedrab is given when you receive the first of your series of rabies vaccine doses, or within 7 days afterward.

Be sure to receive all recommended doses of rabies vaccine or you may not be fully protected against disease.

Kedrab is given as a single dose and does not require a daily dosing schedule.

Since Kedrab is administered by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to happen.

Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using Kedrab, and for at least 3 months afterward. The vaccine may not be as effective and may not fully protect you from disease. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), polio, rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever, and varicella (chickenpox).

Wait at least 4 months after receiving Kedrab before getting a measles vaccine.

Tell your doctor about all the other medicines you take, especially birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy.

Other drugs may affect Kedrab, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking and any new medicine you start or stop using.