BERIRAB-P INJECTION

About BERIRAB-P INJECTION

Berirab P Injection is used with rabies vaccine to prevent Rabies. It works by giving your body the antibodies it needs to protect against the rabies virus. It is administered only once, at the beginning of anti-rabies prophylaxis, to previously unvaccinated persons.

Berirab P Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. It must always be used in combination with a rabies vaccine. Post-exposure prophylaxis consists of a regimen of one dose of immunoglobulin and full courses of rabies vaccination. This should be given as soon as possible after exposure. Both active (vaccine) and passive immunization (Immunoglobulin) prevent the rabies virus from infiltrating the central nervous system, but become ineffective once the virus has crossed into the central nervous system. Berirab P Injection is administered only once in a lifetime.

The most common side effects include pain, anaphylactic reaction, angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), injection site stiffness, soreness, and tenderness. They do not normally last very long. Sitting or lying down can sometimes help. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you.

Before having the injection, you should tell your doctor if you've ever had an allergic reaction to an immunoglobulin. Some other medicines may react with the human rabies immunoglobulin so talk to your doctor about other medications you are taking as well. You should consult your doctor first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Berirab P Injection

• Prevention of Rabies

Side effects of Berirab P Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them

Common side effects of Berirab P

• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Joint pain
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Soreness
• Pain in extremity
• Vomiting

How to use Berirab P Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Berirab P Injection works

Berirab P Injection works by giving your body the antibodies it needs to protect it against the rabies virus. This is called passive protection.

Safety advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Berirab P Injection. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Berirab P Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

CAUTION

Berirab P Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

SAFE

Berirab P Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Berirab P Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Berirab P Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Berirab P Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Berirab P Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.