Pneumomune- Re 1000 Ml Injectable: Rhodococcus Plasma

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General Drug Information and Indications

Rhodococcus equi hyperimmune plasma for passive immunization and treatment of rhodococcal pneumonia in foals; provides specific antibody protection. Rhodococcus equi hyperimmune plasma. Mechanism: plasma containing high-titer R. equi-specific IgG from hyperimmunized donor horses → IV transfusion to neonatal foals at risk → passive immunization providing immediate opsonizing antibodies against R. equi capsular antigens → enhanced macrophage killing of R. equi. Bridges immunity until active immune system matures. Key information Rhodococcus equi hyperimmune plasma. Refrigerate; check expiry. Warm before IV infusion. IV administration set with filter required. Monitor for transfusion reactions.

How to Give this Medication

IV infusion (foals): administer slowly via jugular catheter using blood administration set with filter. Monitor throughout. Epinephrine available. Store refrigerated (2–8°C); do not freeze. If a dose is missed This medication is administered by a veterinarian or veterinary staff in a clinical setting. Missed doses are managed by your veterinary team — contact your veterinarian to reschedule.

Side Effects

Plasma transfusion reactions: fever, urticaria, hemolysis. Volume overload (neonatal foals). Rare: anaphylaxis. Disease transmission minimized with donor screening.

Precautions

For animals Administer IV slowly to foals. Volume limits. Monitor for transfusion reactions. Have epinephrine available. For people handling this medication Administered by veterinary professionals only. No specific human precautions for caregivers beyond normal hygiene.

Overdose

Contact your veterinarian. Plasma transfusion reactions are managed by veterinary staff.

Pneumomune- Re 1000 Ml Injectable: Rhodococcus Plasma dosage forms

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PNEUMOMUNE- RE 1000 ML INJECTABLE: RHODOCOCCUS PLASMA—Injectable1Commercial

Sources

This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual – Rhodococcus equi Infections; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (Plumb, D.C., app.plumbs.com); Product labeling