Tetanus Antitoxin (Systemic)
Brand Names : TAT
Category- Immunizing agent (passive)
DescriptionTetanus antitoxin (TET-uh-nus AN-ti-TOK-sin) is used to prevent and/or treat
tetanus infection (also known as lockjaw). Tetanus is a serious illness that
causes convulsions (seizures) and severe muscle spasms that can be strong
enough to cause bone fractures of the spine. Tetanus causes death in 30 to
40 percent of people who get it.
In recent years, two thirds of all tetanus cases have been in persons 50
years of age and older. Having a tetanus infection in the past does not make
you immune to tetanus in the future.
Tetanus antitoxin works by giving your body the antibodies it needs to
protect it against tetanus infection. This is called passive protection. This
passive protection lasts long enough to protect you until your body can produce
its own antibodies against tetanus.
Tetanus antitoxin is to be administered only by or under the supervision
of your doctor or other health care professional. It is available in the following
dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (Africa, Asia, and Latin America)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
Another commonly used name is TAT
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*† Not commercially available in the U.S. and Canada.
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