Diphtheria Toxoids
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Diphtheria Toxoids is a sterile suspension of the formaldehyde treated products of growth of Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Diphtheria Toxoids is used for active immunization against diphtheria in infants and children under six years of age.
Indications
Diphtheria Toxoids is primarily indicated in conditions like Diphtheria.
Contraindications
Diphtheria Toxoids is contraindicated in conditions like Immunosuppression.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Diphtheria Toxoids, which give rise to further complications include Tachycardia, Urticaria, Hypotension, Neurological disturbances. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Diphtheria Toxoids are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Fever, Pain, Redness, Flushing, Tenderness.
Warnings
Care is to be taken by the health-care provider for the safe and effective use of DT. A separate, sterile syringe and needle or a sterile disposable unit should be used for each patient to prevent transmission of hepatitis or other infectious agents from person to person. Needles should not be recapped and should be disposed of according to biohazard waste guidelines.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, and Neonates. 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.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Diphtheria Toxoids was found.
Storage
SC Inj, IM Inj Store in refrigerator. Do not Freeze.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
TETRACT-HIB
ActiveSIND MEDICAL STORES
DML: TETRACT-HIB
Inj
3 additional records are present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and not listed.