Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2019
HYPERRAB is a human rabies immune globulin indicated for postexposure prophylaxis, along with rabies vaccine, for all persons suspected of exposure to rabies.
Limitation of Use:
Persons who have been previously immunized with rabies vaccine and have a confirmed adequate rabies antibody titer should receive only vaccine.(1-3)
For unvaccinated persons, the combination of HYPERRAB and vaccine is recommended for both bite and nonbite exposures regardless of the time interval between exposure and initiation of post-exposure prophylaxis.(1-3)
Beyond 7 days (after the first vaccine dose), HYPERRAB is not indicated since an antibody response to vaccine is presumed to have occurred.
For infiltration and intramuscular use only.
The strength of HYPERRAB is 300 IU/mL.
Use HYPERRAB in combination with rabies vaccine series to be effective. Do not use HYPERRAB alone for prevention.
Administer HYPERRAB within 7 days after the first dose of rabies vaccine.
Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis Schedule*:
Vaccination Status | Treatment | Regimen† |
---|---|---|
Not previously vaccinated | Wound cleansing | • Cleanse all wounds immediately and thoroughly with soap and water. • Irrigate the wounds with a virucidal agent such as a povidone-iodine solution, if available. |
HYPERRAB 20 IU/kg body weight OR 0.0665 mL/kg body weight Single-dose | • Administer HYPERRAB as soon as possible after exposure, preferably at the time of the first vaccine dose. • Infiltrate the full dose of HYPERRAB thoroughly in the area around and into the wound(s), if anatomically feasible [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. • Inject the remainder, if any, intramuscularly at an anatomical site distant from the site of vaccine administration [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. • Do not exceed the recommended dose of HYPERRAB, otherwise the active production of rabies antibody may be partially suppressed [see Drug Interactions (7)]. • Use separate syringes, needles, and anatomical injection sites for HYPERRAB and for rabies vaccine. | |
Rabies Vaccine | • Administer rabies vaccine on day 0‡ • Complete a rabies vaccination series for previously unvaccinated persons. | |
Previously vaccinated§ | Wound cleansing | • Cleanse all wounds immediately and thoroughly with soap and water. • Irrigate the wounds with a virucidal agent such as a povidone-iodine solution, if available. |
HYPERRAB | • Do not administer HYPERRAB [see Indications and Usage (1)]. | |
Rabies Vaccine | • Administer rabies vaccine on day 0‡. • Complete a rabies vaccination series for previously vaccinated persons. |
* Adapted from reference 1.
† These regimens are applicable for all age groups, including children.
‡ Day 0 is the day the first dose of vaccine is administered. Refer to vaccine manufacturer’s instructions or to the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)(1-3) for appropriate rabies vaccine formulations, schedules and dosages.
§ Any person with a history of rabies vaccination and a documented history of antibody response to the prior vaccination.
Because Rabies Immune Globulin (Human) may partially suppress active production of antibody in response to the rabies vaccine, do not give more than the recommended dose of rabies immune globin (human).(1)
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