Medicines/Generics/Pertussis Toxoid

Pertussis Toxoid

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Overview

It is used to provide protection (immunity) against pertussis diseases in children from 2 months of age up to seven years of age.

Indications

Pertussis Toxoid is primarily indicated in conditions like Pertussis.

Contraindications

Pertussis Toxoid is contraindicated in conditions like Neurological disorders, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pertussis Toxoid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever, Redness, Swelling, Soreness, Tenderness, Pain at injection site.

Warnings

It should not be used in those children with a history of known disease/allergy. Bedrest, isolation and quiet environment are provided. For cough remedies where may be serious guaifenesin or bentomate may be given.

High Risk Groups

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 Pertussis Toxoid was found.

Storage

No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.