Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids

Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids sterile solution prepared by mixing suitable quantities of fluid diphtheria toxoid and fluid tetanus toxoid. it is used to provide immunity against diphtheria and tetanus disease in children from 2 months of age up to seven years of age.

Brands
PENTAXIM D.T.VAX
Adult Dose
Dose: 0.007 ml/kg
Single Dose: 0.007 (0.007)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IM, SC
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.5 ml
Single Dose: 0.5 (0.5)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IM, SC
Instructions: From 6 weeks to 6 years.
Characteristics
. It is of Natural origin. It belongs to Vaccines and Toxoids pharmacological group.
Contraindications
Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids is contraindicated in conditions like Anaphylactic reactions,Respiratory tract infections,Infections.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Drowsiness, Vomiting, Confusion, Redness, Joint pain, Confusion.
Indications
Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids is primarily indicated in conditions like Dpt prevention.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.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
Inj Do not Freeze.
Warnings
It should be used with caution in patients with any illnesses,infections, any reactions to a previous vaccination or any allergies.Bleeding or clotting disorders, history of scizzuces neurologic disorders, lot take along warfarrim. Persons 7 years of age & older should not be immunized with DP1 vaccine.
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