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 ANTI-TETANUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN (HUMAN) /TETANUS  BRAND NAME:- TETANUS ANTITOXIN 750IU,1500 IU,5000IU ,10,000 IU, 20000IU AND 50,000 IU in 1-10ml ampoules. TETANUS IMMUNE SERUM (enzyme refined, equine) 10,000 and 20,000 IU vials. TETANUS:- 1.TETANUS IMMUNO GLOBULIN (HUMAN) 2.TETANUS ANTITOXIN (ANTI-TETANUS SERUM,ATS) 1.TETANUS IMMUNO GLOBULIN (HUMAN) it is indicated for prophylaxis in non - immunized person receiving a contaminated wound who are at high risk of developing tetanus. The t½ of this ANTITOXIN is 4 weeks and significant blood levels are maintained for upto 14weeks . It is more efficacious and longer acting than the equine ANTITOXIN (ATS) . IF tetanus toxoid is given at the same time (but at a different site) , development of primary immune response to the toxoid is not interfered with. It has also been used for the treatment of clinical tetanus,but the efficacy is variable. Intrathecal administration has also been tried. DOSE:- Prophylactic 250-500IU , therapeutic 300...