Anthrax immune globulin

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Anthrax immune globulin
Clinical data
Trade namesAnthrasil
Routes of
administration		Intravenous
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Anthrax immune globulin, tradename Anthrasil, is a human

antibiotics.[3][4]

Preparation

Anthrax immune globulin is prepared from the

donors who have been vaccinated against anthrax.[citation needed
]

Safety and efficacy testing

Due to the ethical and feasibility concerns with testing the efficacy of anthrax immune globulin in humans, it was tested in rabbits and monkeys under the FDA's animal efficacy rule. Following efficacy testing, anthrax immune globulin was tested for safety in human volunteers, where the most common side effects were headache, back pain, nausea and infusion site pain and swelling.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Extraordinary use". Health Canada. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  2. PMID 32408493
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  3. ^ "FDA approves treatment for inhalation anthrax". United States Food and Drug Administration. 25 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Anthrasil Approval History". Drugs.com. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
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