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APRIL 25, 2017

FDA Grants New Indication for Thymoglobulin

By SPC News Staff

The FDA has granted a new indication for Thymoglobulin (anti-thymocyte globulin [rabbit]), from Sanofi Genzyme, for use with concomitant immunosuppression for the prophylaxis of acute rejection in patients receiving a kidney transplant.

“Thymoglobulin has been a well-established medication used in kidney transplantation for nearly 20 years, and this FDA approval is an important milestone for the transplant community,” said Daniel Brennan, MD, a professor of medicine