Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine

Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine (also known as DTP vaccine) combined with hepatitis B and poliovirus vaccine (also known as HepB and IPV) is a combination immunizing agent used to prevent illness caused by diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and poliovirus. The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against these diseases.

Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: Usually given in children, refer Paediatric Dosage
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Infantix hexa is the derivative of Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine. It is of Semi Synthetic origin. .
Contraindications
Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity,Acute fever illness.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine, which give rise to further complications include Hypotonic-hyporeponsiven episode, Severe allergic reaction.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Irritability, Fever, Redness, GI symptoms, Swelling at injection site, Feeding problems, Unusual crying.
Indications
Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like DTP and hepatitis B infection.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, and Geriatrics.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Injections, susp Do not Freeze.
Warnings
Review medical history and clinical examination. Decision to give subsequent doses of pertussis component should be carefully considered if any of the following events occur: temperature >40 degree centigrade within 48 hours not due to another identifiable cause, collapse or shock like state within 48 hours; persistant crying lasting > 3 hours occuring during 48 hours; convulsions within 3 days. Use separate HB and DPT vaccines for infants born to known hepatitis B carrier mothers.
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