Equiplas R (Canada)
This treatment applies to the following species:Equine IgG - Rhodococcus Equi Antibody, Equine Origin
950ML Single dose
For use in horses only by a licensed veterinarian
The equine plasma contains no preservatives or additives. The donor used has been found free of hemolysins against 32 of the main antigens in blood groups A, C, D, K, P, Q, U and negative for agglutinins in blood groups Aa and Qa. Donor has also tested negative for equine parvovirus, EIA, EVA, dourine, piroplasmosis, brucellosis and glanders.
The donor used has been hyperimmunized for Rhodococcus equi vaccine. Each unit of plasma contains ≥24mg/ml of immunoglobulin G.
DOSAGE:
1. One initial dose is recommended for foals 12 to 48 hours of age.
2. A second dose may be administered after 4-6 weeks or after an interval based upon the Veterinarian’s experience.
ADMINISTRATION: The plasma should be kept frozen (-17° to -40° C) until required. It should be thawed using only warm water and then warmed to body temperature. Plasma can be damaged by thawing in very hot water or in microwaves. Administer directly from the bag by slow filtered intravenous infusion. Do not mix with other products. Caution should be taken to avoid volume overload. Complications are very infrequent but may include mild reactions such as tachypnea and trembling. If these symptoms become severe and also include sweating and excessive shaking, it is advisable to slow the rate of administration or to stop and restart in 5 - 10 minutes. If the symptoms recur or persist, discontinue administration.
Equiplas R Caution
This product is frozen immediately after collection and has not been processed by heating or treating with ionizing radiation and may be capable of spreading disease, including hepatitis (Theiler’s Disease) which is possible with the administration of any equine blood product. In case of human exposure, contact a physician.
ADMINISTER THROUGH A FILTERED BLOOD ADMINISTRATION SET
Plasvacc USA Inc., 1535 Templeton Road, Templeton, CA 93465
(800) 654-9743
usmail@plasvaccusa.com
VLN/PCN: 360/3900.00
CPN: 1253009.2
1535 TEMPLETON ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA, 93465
Telephone: | 805-434-0321 | |
Order Desk: | 800-654-9743 | |
Fax: | 805-434-2720 | |
Website: | www.plasvacc.com | |
Email: | usa.office@plasvacc.com |
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