Lymphocyte Immune Globulin
Definition
Lymphocyte immune globulin is a drug used to suppress the immune system. Lymphocyte immune globulin is also known by the generic name anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) and the brand names Atgam and Thymoglobulin. Atgam first received FDA approval in 1981 and Thymoglobulin in 1999. As of 2001, no generic preparations are available.
Purpose
Lymphocyte immune globulin is used to treat aplastic anemia and to prevent rejections during bone marrow transplantation. This drug has also been used experimentally to treat advanced non-Hodgkin's lymphomas and
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