Diphtheria Antitoxin (Systemic)
Category- Immunizing agent (passive)
DescriptionDiphtheria antitoxin (dif-THEER-ee-a AN-ti-TOK-sin) is used to prevent and/or
treat diphtheria infection in persons exposed to the disease.
Although rare in the U.S., diphtheria is a serious disease that can cause
life-threatening illnesses. Diphtheria is transmitted through contact with
an infected person or a carrier of the disease.
Diphtheria antitoxin is to be administered only by or under the supervision
of your doctor or other health care professional. It is available in the following
dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (Canada)
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