What is Kedrab? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Jun 17, 2022

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Kedrab overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • HyperRAB S/D, Imogam Rabies-HT, Kedrab

Generic Names:

  • Kedrab

Uses:

  • Prevents infection caused by the rabies virus after you have been bitten by an animal. Usually given with the rabies vaccine.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Immune Serum

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Kedrab used for?

What form(s) does Kedrab come in?

  • Injectable

What are common Kedrab dosages?

  • Vial 2ML of 300UNIT/2ML

Kedrab images - What does Kedrab look like?

  • Kedrab
    10ml of 1500unit/10ml vial

  • Kedrab
    2ml of 300unit/2ml vial

How to take Kedrab

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • All bite wounds and scratches should be cleaned well right away with soap and water. Other medicines (including povidone-iodine solution, anti-tetanus vaccine, or medicine to treat infection) should be given as directed by your doctor.

What to do if you miss a dose of Kedrab

Kedrab contraindications - Who shouldn't take Kedrab?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to rabies immune globulin.

Kedrab warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have bleeding problems, high cholesterol, thrombocytopenia (low platelets), immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency, or have had an allergic reaction to any other vaccine. Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clotting problems or heart disease, or if you are having a surgery that requires inactivity for a long time.

  • This medicine may increase your risk for blood problems, including blood clots and hemolysis.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • This medicine is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Kedrab interactions & what to avoid when taking Kedrab

  • You should not receive other live virus vaccines within 3 months after you receive this medicine.

  • You should not receive measles vaccine within 4 months after you receive rabies immune globulin.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Kedrab side effects - How does Kedrab make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Chest pain or tightness, trouble breathing, coughing up blood

  • Pain in your lower leg (calf)

  • Cloudy, foamy, or bloody urine

  • Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Pain, redness, swelling, or a hard lump where the shot was given

  • Mild fever

  • Dizziness

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