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Thymoglobulin Anti-thymocyte Globulin (Rabbit) 5 mg/mL Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution

by Genzyme Corporation · 1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON (58468-0080-1) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS

NDC 58468-0080-01

🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 58468-0080-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero

Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled

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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 58468-0080-1

Product NDC 58468-0080

11-digit billing NDC 58468008001

NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)

RxCUI 107047, 107050

UNII D7RD81HE4W

Application # BLA103869

SPL Set ID bbd8ab99-552e-4b81-aca4-6b0c7af8b9ae

Established class (EPC) Immunoglobulin G

Mechanism of action Antibody-Surface Protein Interactions

Physiologic effect Lymphocyte Function Alteration; Increased T Lymphocyte Destruction

Chemical class Immunoglobulins

DEA schedule Non-controlled

Marketing category BLA

Marketing status On market

FDA listing status Listed (active directory)

Marketing start 1998-12-30

Route INTRAVENOUS

Dosage form INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION

Substance LAPINE T-LYMPHOCYTE IMMUNE GLOBULIN

GPI-14 99402540302120

GCN Seq No 028256

GCN 84010

HICL code 011948

Ingredient (HICL) Anti-Thymocyte Globulin,Rabbit

HIC1 code Z

Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Body As A Whole

HIC2 code Z2

Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antihistamines, Antiserotonins, Immunosuppressants

HIC3 code Z2E

Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Immunosuppressives

AHFS code 90:28.04.92

AHFS class Polyclonal Antibodies, Miscellaneous

FDB label name THYMOGLOBULIN 25 MG VIAL

FDB brand name Thymoglobulin

Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device

Biologic (Purple Book) 351(a)

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 58468-0080-1 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 58468-0080-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.

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Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Immunoglobulin G class.

Pharmacologic class Immunoglobulin G

Drug family (ATC) Selective immunosuppressants

How it works Antibody-Surface Protein Interactions

Where does this data come from?

Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerGenzyme Corporation

FDA applicationBLA103869 (BLA)

Labeler code58468

First marketedDec 1998

Product typeHuman Prescription Drug

Portfolio33 products on file

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🩺 Clinical

Label name THYMOGLOBULIN 25 MG VIAL Ingredient Anti-Thymocyte Globulin,Rabbit

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Anti-thymocyte globulin is used to prevent or treat kidney transplant rejection (attack of the transplanted organ by the immune system of the person receiving the organ). It is also used to treat aplastic anemia (condition in which the body does not make enough new blood cells). Anti-thymocyte globulin is in a class of medications called Immunosuppressants. It works by decreasing the activity of the immune system.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗

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Supplement & herbal interactions

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Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

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UNII TE7660XO1C
Glycine is an amino acid used in medicines as a buffer to help stabilize pH and improve taste. It may also serve as a filler or binder to give the product proper form and consistency.
UNII 3OWL53L36A
A natural sugar alcohol derived from seaweed or synthesized in the lab. It's used as a filler to add bulk, a sweetener in sugar-free formulas, and a disintegrant to help tablets break apart in the stomach.
UNII 451W47IQ8X
Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.

3 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

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💲 Pricing

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Price system	Per mL	Per package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly	Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo	No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly	No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
Medicare Part B allowsASP · J7511	$1,057.791 / J7511 unit	—

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NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🧾 Billing & reimbursement

FDA NDC (as labeled)58468-0080-1

11-digit billing NDC58468-0080-01

Format5-4-1 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the package segment)

HCPCS J-codeJ7511

DescriptorLYMPHOCYTE IMMUNE GLOBULIN, ANTITHYMOCYTE GLOBULIN, RABBIT, PARENTERAL, 25MG

Billing units / pkg1 units

Crosswalk sourcePDAC NDC-HCPCS crosswalk (DME MAC / DMEPOS)

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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
Thymoglobulin 5 mg/mLthis 58468-0080-01	Genzyme	1 vial	—	—	FDA listed	—

About this product: this is a biologic. Biologics don't have small-molecule generics — competition comes from FDA-licensed biosimilars (shown above), not generics.

Where does this data come from?

Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & biosimilar status

🏛️

1999

First FDA approval

May 1999

📍

2026

Currently FDA-listed

27 years listed

🧬

Biosimilars

see Purple Book

🧬Biologic — competition comes from biosimilars

Biologics have no small-molecule generics; biosimilar competition is tracked in the FDA Purple Book.

FDA Purple Book — biosimilars & interchangeables ⓘ

Reference product

ThymoglobulinAnti-thymocyte Globulin (Rabbit)

🔒 No FDA-licensed biosimilars or interchangeable biosimilars are listed yet for this biologic. It currently has no biosimilar competition in the FDA Purple Book.

Source: FDA Purple Book (purplebooksearch.fda.gov), matched on the reference product’s active ingredient.

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Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Purple Book (biologics), refreshed from public FDA data. Biosimilar launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Thymoglobulin (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Pyrexia679

Cytomegalovirus Infection450

Transplant Rejection446

Febrile Neutropenia327

Diarrhoea306

Thrombocytopenia280

Sepsis275

Age at onset

Neonate17

Infant59

Child176

Adolescent99

Adult1,166

Elderly167

Reporter sex

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization2,962

Life-threatening871

Disabling87

Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year

Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).

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Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDC	Description	Marketing start	Status
58468-0080-01 You're viewing this	1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON (58468-0080-1) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS	1998-12-30	Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

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Why is there no price listed?

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Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?

Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 58468-0080-1, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 58468-0080-01, written without dashes as 58468008001. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.

What do the three segments of this NDC mean?

In 58468-0080-01, the first segment (58468) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Genzyme Corporation; the middle segment (0080) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.

Is this package still being marketed?

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Does this product have a billing J-code?

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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.

🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients

🎯 Indications and Usage 60 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE THYMOGLOBULIN is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of acute rejection in adult and pediatric patients receiving a kidney transplant in conjunction with concomitant immunosuppression. THYMOGLOBULIN is an immunoglobulin G indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of acute rejection in adult and pediatric patients receiving a kidney transplant in conjunction with concomitant immunosuppression. ( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The first dose should be infused over at least 6 hours; doses on subsequent days should be infused over at least 4 hours. ( 2.2 ) Premedication with corticosteroids, acetaminophen, and/or an antihistamine prior to each infusion is recommended. ( 2.2 ) The THYMOGLOBULIN dose should be reduced by one-half if the white blood cell (WBC) count is between 2,000 and 3,000 cells/mm 3 or if the platelet count is between 50,000 and 75,000 cells/mm 3 .

Stopping THYMOGLOBULIN treatment should be considered if the WBC count falls below 2,000 cells/mm 3 or if the platelet count falls below 50,000 cells/mm 3 . ( 2.3 ) Indication Dose Prophylaxis of acute rejection 1.5 mg/kg of body weight administered daily for 4 to 7 days Treatment of acute rejection 1.5 mg/kg of body weight administered daily for 7 to 14 days For complete dosing instructions, see full prescribing information. ( 2 )

2.1Dosing Information For intravenous use only Prophylaxis of Acute Rejection The recommended dosage of THYMOGLOBULIN for prophylaxis of acute rejection in patients receiving a kidney transplant is 1.5 mg/kg of body weight administered daily with the first dose initiated prior to reperfusion of the donor kidney. The usual duration of administration is 4 to 7 days. Treatment of Acute Rejection The recommended dosage of THYMOGLOBULIN for treatment of acute rejection in patients receiving a kidney transplant is 1.5 mg/kg of body weight administered daily for 7 to 14 days.

Dosing for THYMOGLOBULIN is different from dosing for other anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) products because protein composition and concentrations vary depending on the source of ATG. The prescribing physician must ensure that the dose prescribed is appropriate for the ATG product being administered.

2.2Recommended Dosing Regimen Administer the first dose of THYMOGLOBULIN over a minimum of 6 hours; administer doses on subsequent days over at least 4 hours [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Premedicate with corticosteroids, acetaminophen, and/or an antihistamine 1 hour prior to each infusion of THYMOGLOBULIN to reduce the incidence and intensity of infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .

2.3Dose Modifications Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after infusion. Monitor total white blood cell and platelet counts during and after THYMOGLOBULIN therapy. Reduce the THYMOGLOBULIN dose by one-half if the white blood cell (WBC) count is between 2,000 and 3,000 cells/mm 3 or if the platelet count is between 50,000 and 75,000 cells/mm 3 .

Consider stopping THYMOGLOBULIN treatment if the WBC count falls below 2,000 cells/mm 3 or if the platelet count falls below 50,000 cells/mm 3 .

2.4Recommended Concomitant Medication THYMOGLOBULIN is used with concomitant immunosuppressants. Administer prophylactic antifungal and antibacterial therapy if clinically indicated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Antiviral prophylactic therapy is recommended for patients who are seropositive for cytomegalovirus (CMV) at the time of transplant and for CMV-seronegative patients scheduled to receive a kidney from a CMV-seropositive donor [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ].

2.5Instructions for Dilution and Administration Reconstitution After calculating the number of vials needed, using aseptic technique, reconstitute each vial of THYMOGLOBULIN with 5 mL of Sterile Water for Injection, USP (SWFI). Allow THYMOGLOBULIN vials to reach room temperature before reconstituting the lyophilized product. Aseptically remove caps to expose rubber stoppers.

Clean stoppers with germicidal or alcohol swab. Aseptically reconstitute each vial of THYMOGLOBULIN lyophilized powder with the 5 mL of SWFI. Rotate vial gently until powder is completely dissolved.

Each reconstituted vial contains 25 mg or 5 mg/mL of THYMOGLOBULIN. Inspect solution for particulate matter after reconstitution. Should some particulate matter remain, continue to ge…

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 42 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS THYMOGLOBULIN for injection: 25 mg anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) as a sterile lyophilized powder, in single-dose 10 mL vials for reconstitution. Single-dose 10 mL vial containing 25 mg of anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) lyophilized, sterile powder. ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 74 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS THYMOGLOBULIN is contraindicated in patients with history of allergy or anaphylactic reaction to rabbit proteins or to any product excipients, or who have active acute or chronic infections that contraindicate any additional immunosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.4) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Allergy or anaphylactic reaction to rabbit proteins or to any product excipients, or active acute or chronic infections which contraindicate any additional immunosuppression ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS THYMOGLOBULIN should only be used by physicians experienced in immunosuppressant therapy in transplantation. ( 5.1 ) Hypersensitivity and infusion-related reactions: THYMOGLOBULIN infusion could result in an anaphylactic reaction. Close compliance with the recommended infusion time may reduce the incidence and severity of infusion-related reactions.

( 5.2 ) Cytopenias including anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia have occurred with THYMOGLOBULIN administration ( 6 ) and require monitoring of blood counts. Adjust dose accordingly to reverse cytopenias. Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) has occurred in patients treated with THYMOGLOBULIN for kidney transplantation, particularly when concomitantly administered with calcineurin inhibitors.

( 5.3 ) Infection: Infections and reactivation of infections have been reported. Monitor patients and administer anti-infective prophylaxis. ( 5.4 ) Malignancy: Incidence of malignancies may increase.

( 5.5 ) Immunization with attenuated live vaccines is not recommended for patients who have recently received THYMOGLOBULIN. ( 5.6 ) THYMOGLOBULIN may interfere with rabbit antibody–based immunoassays and with cross-match or panel-reactive antibody cytotoxicity assays. ( 5.7 )

5.1Management of Immunosuppression To prevent over-immunosuppression, physicians may wish to decrease the dose of the maintenance immunosuppression regimen during the period of THYMOGLOBULIN use.

5.2Hypersensitivity and Infusion-Related Reactions Severe hypersensitivity and infusion-related reactions, including fatal anaphylaxis and severe cytokine release syndrome (CRS), have been reported with the use of THYMOGLOBULIN [see Adverse Reactions (6) ] . Severe acute CRS can cause serious cardiorespiratory events and/or death. Close compliance with the recommended dosage and infusion time may reduce the incidence and severity of infusion-related reactions.

Slowing the infusion rate may minimize the risk of infusion-related reactions. If a hypersensitivity or infusion-related reaction occurs, terminate the infusion immediately and provide supportive treatment according to clinical practice.

5.3Cytopenias Cytopenias including anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia have occurred with THYMOGLOBULIN administration [see Adverse Reactions (6) ] . Monitor blood counts after THYMOGLOBULIN administration. Adjust dose accordingly to reverse cytopenias [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] .

Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) has occurred in patients treated with THYMOGLOBULIN for kidney transplantation, particularly when concomitantly administered with calcineurin inhibitors.

5.4Infection THYMOGLOBULIN is routinely used in combination with other immunosuppressive agents. Infections (bacterial, fungal, viral and protozoal), reactivation of infection (particularly cytomegalovirus [CMV]) and sepsis have been reported after THYMOGLOBULIN administration in combination with multiple immunosuppressive agents [see Adverse Reactions (6) ] . These infections can be fatal.

Monitor patients carefully and administer appropriate anti-infective treatment when indicated [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] .

5.5Malignancy Malignancies with fatal outcomes have been reported in patients treated with THYMOGLOBULIN [see Adverse Reactions (6) ]. Use of immunosuppressive agents, including THYMOGLOBULIN, may increase the risk of malignancies, including lymphoma or lymphoproliferative disorders.

5.6Immunizations The safety of immunization with attenuated live vaccines following THYMOGLOBULIN therapy has not been studied; therefore, immunization with attenuated live vaccines is not recommended for patients who have recently received THYMOGLOBULIN.

5.7Laboratory Tests THYMOGLOBULIN may interfere with rabbit antibody–based immunoassays and with cross-match or panel-reactive antibody cytotoxicity assays. THYMOGLOBULIN has not been shown to interfere with any routine clinical laboratory tests that do not use immunoglobulins.

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities (incidence >5% higher than comparator) are urinary tract infection, abdominal pain, hypertension, nausea, shortness of breath, fever, headache, anxiety, chills, increased potassium levels in the blood, low counts of platelets and white blood cells. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Genzyme Corporation at 1-800-633-1610 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The most common adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities (incidence >5% higher than comparator) are urinary tract infection, abdominal pain, hypertension, nausea, shortness of breath, fever, headache, anxiety, chills, increased potassium levels in the blood, and low counts of platelets and white blood cells.

Prophylaxis of Acute Rejection The safety of THYMOGLOBULIN compared to Active Comparator for the prophylaxis of acute rejection in patients receiving a kidney transplant were evaluated in a randomized, open-label, international, multicenter trial in patients receiving solitary kidneys from deceased donors (n=278; Study 1). Table 1: Adverse Reactions Adverse reactions are treatment emergent adverse events (TEAE) reported as related to the study agent in at least 1 patient. and Laboratory Abnormalities Reported More Frequently (incidence Number (percentage) is shown regardless of causal relationship. >5%) Following THYMOGLOBULIN versus Active Comparator basiliximab Adverse Reaction [n (%) ] THYMOGLOBULIN (N=141) Active Comparator (N=137) Urinary tract infection 55 (39%) 36 (26%) Pyrexia 39 (28%) 25 (18%) Headache 26 (18%) 17 (12%) Hyperlipidemia 21 (15%) 9 (7%) Anxiety 20 (14%) 12 (9%) Chills 13 (9%) 5 (4%) Laboratory Abnormalities Hyperkalemia: blood potassium ≥5.5 mmol/L; Leukopenia: WBC <3000 cells/mm 3 .

Thrombocytopenia: platelet count <75,000 cells/mm 3 . Hyperkalemia 81 (57%) 70 (51%) Leukopenia 89 (63%) 20 (15%) Thrombocytopenia 23 (16%) 7 (5%) Malignancies Six patients in the THYMOGLOBULIN group developed malignancies (Epstein-Barr virus-induced lymphoma of the cavum, Epstein-Barr virus-positive large B-cell lung lymphoma, Epstein-Barr virus-induced lymphoma of the brain, squamous cell carcinoma, renal cancer, and recurrent basal cell carcinoma). In the Active Comparator group, 1 patient developed renal cancer.

Infections Infections occurred in 76% of THYMOGLOBULIN-treated patients (severe in 23%), and in 63% of Active Comparator-treated patients (severe in 15%). Infections occurring in ≥5% of the patients in either treatment group during the 12-month follow-up are summarized in Table 2. Urinary tract infection was the most frequent type of infection, and was reported as severe in 9% of THYMOGLOBULIN-treated patients and in 2% of Active Comparator-treated patients.

CMV infections were reported more frequently in the Active Comparator group, with an incidence of 6% (severe in 1%) in THYMOGLOBULIN-treated patients and of 18% (severe in 7%) in Active Comparator-treated patients. Patients who were CMV-positive at the time of transplant, as well as CMV-negative recipients of transplants from CMV-positive donors, were required to receive antiviral prophylaxis for 3 months after transplant. Table 2: Infections Reported in ≥5% of Study Patients Infection THYMOGLOBULIN All (N=141) THYMOGLOBULIN Severe/Unknown (N=141) Active Comparator basiliximab All (N=137) Active Comparator Severe/Unknown (N=137) Urinary tract infections Urinary tract infection group includes: Urinary tract infections, Urinary tract infection fungal, Urinary tract infection bacterial, Bacterial pyelonephritis, Urosepsis.

59 (42%) 12 (9%) 39 (29%) 3 (2%) Sepsis Sepsis group includes: Sepsis, Escher…

🔄 Drug Interactions 29 words ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS No drug interaction studies have been performed. THYMOGLOBULIN can stimulate the production of antibodies that cross-react with rabbit immune globulins [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

👥 Use in Specific Populations 181 words ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with THYMOGLOBULIN. It is also not known whether THYMOGLOBULIN can cause fetal harm. THYMOGLOBULIN should be given to a pregnant woman only if the benefit outweighs the risk.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary THYMOGLOBULIN has not been studied in nursing women. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because other immunoglobulins are excreted in human milk, breastfeeding should be discontinued during THYMOGLOBULIN therapy.

8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Females There is a lack of information on the risks associated with the administration of THYMOGLOBULIN during pregnancy. Therefore, effective contraception is recommended during and for a minimum of 3 months after treatment.

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of THYMOGLOBULIN in pediatric patients have been established in pediatric patients for the prophylaxis and treatment of acute rejection. The use of THYMOGLOBULIN in pediatric patients was supported by extrapolation of adult data from Study 1, Study 2 and Study 3 [see Adverse Reactions (6) and Clinical Studies (14) ].

🤰 Pregnancy 39 words ▾

🧒 Pediatric Use 57 words ▾

🆘 Overdosage 31 words ▾

10 OVERDOSAGE THYMOGLOBULIN overdosage may result in leukopenia (including lymphopenia and neutropenia) and/ or thrombocytopenia, which can be managed with dose reduction [see Dosage and Administration (2.1 , 2.3) ] .

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~1 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action by which polyclonal antilymphocyte preparations suppress immune responses is not fully understood. Possible mechanisms by which THYMOGLOBULIN may induce immunosuppression in vivo include: T-cell clearance from the circulation and modulation of T-cell activation, homing, and cytotoxic activities. THYMOGLOBULIN includes antibodies against T-cell markers such as CD2, CD3, CD4, CD8, CD11a, CD18, CD25, CD44, CD45, HLA-DR, HLA Class I heavy chains, and ß2 micro-globulin.

In vitro , THYMOGLOBULIN (concentrations >0.1 mg/mL) mediates T-cell suppressive effects via inhibition of proliferative responses to several mitogens. In patients, T-cell depletion is usually observed within a day after initiating THYMOGLOBULIN therapy. THYMOGLOBULIN has not been shown to be effective for treating antibody-mediated (humoral) rejections.

12.3Pharmacokinetics After an intravenous dose of 1.25 to 1.5 mg/kg/day (over 4 hours for 7–11 days) 4–8 hours post infusion, THYMOGLOBULIN levels were on average 21.5 mcg/mL (10–40 mcg/mL) with a half-life of 2–3 days after the first dose, and 87 mcg/mL (23–170 mcg/mL) after the last dose. During the THYMOGLOBULIN Phase 3 randomized trial for the treatment of acute rejection, of the 108 of 163 patients evaluated, anti-rabbit antibodies developed in 68% of the THYMOGLOBULIN-treated patients, and anti-horse antibodies developed in 78% of the Active Comparator-treated patients.

No controlled studies have been conducted to study the effect of anti-rabbit antibodies on repeat use of THYMOGLOBULIN. However, to ensure that T-cell depletion is achieved upon retreatment with THYMOGLOBULIN, monitoring the lymphocyte count is recommended. T-cell counts based on data collected from a limited number of patients (n=12) in this study, are presented in the chart below.

These data were collected using flow cytometry (FACSCAN, Becton-Dickinson). chart

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16.1How Supplied THYMOGLOBULIN is supplied as a single-dose clear glass 10 mL vial containing 25 mg of lyophilized (solid) THYMOGLOBULIN. Each carton contains one THYMOGLOBULIN vial (NDC 58468-0080-1).

16.2Storage and Handling Store in refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Protect from light. Do not freeze.

Do not use after the expiration date indicated on the label. Reconstituted THYMOGLOBULIN is physically and chemically stable for up to 24 hours at room temperature; however, room temperature storage is not recommended. As THYMOGLOBULIN contains no preservatives, reconstituted product should be used immediately.

Infusion solutions of THYMOGLOBULIN must be used immediately. Any unused drug remaining after infusion must be discarded.

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16.2Storage and Handling Store in refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Protect from light. Do not freeze.

Infusion solutions of THYMOGLOBULIN must be used immediately. Any unused drug remaining after infusion must be discarded.

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11 DESCRIPTION THYMOGLOBULIN ® (anti-thymocyte globulin [rabbit]) is a purified, pasteurized, immunoglobulin G, obtained by immunization of rabbits with human thymocytes. This immunosuppressive product contains cytotoxic antibodies directed against antigens expressed on human T-lymphocytes. THYMOGLOBULIN is a sterile, lyophilized powder for intravenous administration after reconstitution with sterile Water for Injection, USP (SWFI).

Each single-dose 10 mL vial contains 25 mg of anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit), 50 mg glycine, 50 mg mannitol and 10 mg sodium chloride. After reconstitution with 5 mL SWFI, each vial of reconstituted product contains approximately 5 mg/mL of THYMOGLOBULIN, of which >90% is rabbit gamma immune globulin (IgG). The reconstituted solution has a pH of 6.5 to 7.2.

Human red blood cells are used in the manufacturing process to deplete cross-reactive antibodies to non–T-cell antigens. The manufacturing process is validated to remove or inactivate potential exogenous viruses. All human red blood cells are from U.S.-registered or FDA-licensed blood banks.

A virus removal step (nanofiltration, using a 20 nm filter) and a viral inactivation step (pasteurization, i.e., heat treatment of active ingredient at 60°C/10 hr) are performed for each lot. Each THYMOGLOBULIN lot is released following potency testing (lymphocytotoxicity and anti-CD2 binding inhibition), and cross-reactive antibody testing (hemagglutination, platelet agglutination, and fibroblast toxicity assays on every lot).

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise patients receiving THYMOGLOBULIN that they will be monitored by a physician experienced in immunosuppressive therapy for the management of kidney transplant patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Hypersensitivity and Infusion-Related Reactions Advise patients of the signs and symptoms of infusion-related reactions (flu-like symptoms, e.g., fever, chills, nausea, muscle or joint pain) and the need to take premedications as prescribed. Determine if the patient has known allergies to rabbits or rabbit proteins.

Determine if the patient has had significant exposure to rabbits [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Cytopenias Inform patients of the increased risk of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). TMA is a severe condition characterized by the formation of microscopic blood clots in small blood vessels, leading to organ damage, most commonly the kidneys [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] .

Infections Inform patients of the increased risk of infection while taking immunosuppressive therapy. Instruct patients to immediately report signs or symptoms of infection and to take prophylactic anti-infectives as prescribed [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Malignancies Inform patients of the increased risk of malignancies, especially skin cancer, while taking immunosuppressive therapy.

Instruct patients to limit exposure to sunlight and UV light by wearing protective clothing and using sunscreen with a high protection factor [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Immunizations Advise patients that they should not receive immunizations with live viral vaccines if they have been recently treated with THYMOGLOBULIN [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] .

Glossary — plain-language definitions of medical terms used in this label:

contraindicated: Should not be used in that situation, because the risk is considered too high.

immunosuppressant: A medicine that lowers the activity of the immune system.

immunosuppressive: Describes something that lowers the activity of the immune system.

in vitro: In a laboratory dish or test tube rather than in a living person or animal; results may not carry over to people.

in vivo: In a living person or animal rather than in a laboratory dish.

abdominal pain: Pain, cramping, or discomfort felt anywhere in the belly area.

Active ingredient: The part of a medicine that produces its intended effect on the body.

adverse reaction: An unwanted or harmful effect that a medicine causes in the body.

Adverse Reactions: Unwanted or harmful effects that people experienced while taking a medicine, listed on its official label.

anaphylaxis: A sudden, severe, whole-body allergic reaction that can cause trouble breathing, swelling, and a drop in blood pressure, needing emergency care.

anemia: A low level of red blood cells or the oxygen-carrying protein inside them, which can cause tiredness, weakness, and paleness.

animal reproduction studies: Tests in pregnant animals used to check whether a medicine might harm a developing baby.

anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, sometimes along with a racing heart or restlessness.

clearance: How quickly the body removes a medicine from the blood, usually through the liver and kidneys.

Clinical Pharmacology: The label section explaining how a medicine works in the body and how the body processes it.

Clinical Studies: The label section summarizing the research trials used to show that a medicine works and is acceptably safe.

contraception: Methods used to prevent pregnancy, such as birth control pills, condoms, or an intrauterine device.

Contraindications: A list of situations or health conditions in which a medicine should not be used because the chance of harm is too high.

cytokine release syndrome: A reaction where the immune system releases a flood of signaling proteins, causing fever, low blood pressure, and other whole-body symptoms.

cytotoxic: Describing a substance that kills cells, especially fast-growing ones such as cancer cells.

Dosage and Administration: The label section explaining how much of a medicine to use and how to take or give it.

dose reduction: Lowering the amount of a medicine, often to ease side effects or fit a person's needs.

Drug Interactions: The label section listing other medicines, foods, or substances that can change how a medicine works or raise the chance of side effects.

fetal harm: Injury or damage to a developing baby while it is growing inside the womb.

Full Prescribing Information: The complete, detailed label for a prescription medicine that follows the summary highlights.

Half-life: The time it takes for the amount of medicine in the blood to drop by half.

How Supplied/Storage and Handling: The label section describing the forms and strengths a medicine comes in and how to store it properly.

hyperkalemia: A higher-than-normal level of potassium, an important mineral, in the blood.

hypersensitivity: An overreaction of the body's defense system to a substance, causing symptoms such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.

hypertension: Blood pressure that stays higher than normal, commonly called high blood pressure.

immunosuppression: A weakening of the body's defense system, which makes it harder to fight off infections.

incidence: How often a new event, such as a side effect, happens in a group of people over a set period of time.

Indications and Usage: The label section stating which medical conditions the FDA has officially approved the medicine to treat, prevent, or manage.

infusion: Slowly delivering fluid or medicine into a vein over a period of time, usually through a drip.

infusion-related reaction: Symptoms such as fever, chills, flushing, or rash that happen during or shortly after a medicine is given into a vein.

intravenous: Given directly into a vein through a needle or thin tube; often written as IV.

lactation: The making and release of milk from a mother's breasts after giving birth.

leukopenia: A low level of white blood cells, the cells that help the body fight off infections.

lymphopenia: A low level of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that is important for immune defense.

lyophilized: Freeze-dried into a powder that is mixed with liquid before it is given.

Mechanism of Action: How a medicine produces its effect in the body, described at the level of cells or body chemistry.

NDC: A unique number that identifies a specific medicine, its maker, strength, and package size.

neutropenia: A low level of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that fights infection, which can make it easier to catch infections.

open-label: A study in which both the patients and their doctors know which treatment each person is receiving.

Overdosage: The label section describing what can happen if too much of a medicine is taken and how it may be treated.

Patient Counseling Information: The label section telling health professionals what to explain to patients about using a medicine safely.

Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body takes in a medicine, spreads it around, breaks it down, and removes it over time.

potency: How much of a medicine is needed to produce a given effect; a more potent medicine works at a smaller dose.

Prescribing Information: The official, detailed document approved by the FDA that tells health professionals how to use a prescription medicine.

prophylaxis: Treatment given to prevent an infection or illness before it starts, rather than to treat one that is already present.

pyrexia: A raised body temperature; a fever.

randomized: Assigned to a treatment group purely by chance, like a coin flip, so the groups being compared start out fair and similar.

reactivation: When a germ that has been quiet in the body for a long time becomes active again and causes an infection.

reconstitution: Mixing a powdered medicine with a liquid to prepare it for use, following the label's directions.

reproductive potential: The ability to have children, meaning a person who could become pregnant or could father a child.

sepsis: A serious, body-wide reaction to an infection in which the body's own response can start to injure its tissues and organs.

thrombocytopenia: A low level of platelets, the blood cells that help form clots, which can lead to easier bruising or bleeding.

Use in Specific Populations: The label section describing how a medicine affects particular groups, such as pregnant people, children, or older adults.

Warnings and Precautions: The label section describing serious risks to know about and safety steps to follow while using a medicine.

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