ADSORBED DIPHTHERIA TETANUS ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS INACTIVATED POLIOMYELITIS VACCINE

Adsorbed diphtheria tetanus acellular pertussis inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine is a vaccine that is used to protect against infections such as diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis and pertussis. Diphtheria is an infection that affects the throat, causing it to swell and get painful, further leading to suffocation. This is due to a poison in the bacteria that can also damage the kidneys, the heart and the nerves.

Tetanus, also known as lock jaw, is caused by tetanus bacteria that can enter the body through a deep wound. The bacteria has a toxin that causes muscle spasms, further causing difficulty of breathing and also suffocation.

Poliomyelitis is a viral infection that is caused by viruses. These viruses can affect the nerves and can bring about paralysis in the muscles, especially of the legs. There may be paralysis of the breathing and swallowing muscles also.

Uses

Adsorbed Diphtheria Tetanus Acellular Pertussis Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine is used in the following:

Initial and booster vaccination for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and diseases that are caused by H. Influenza type b, in infants & toddlers from 6 weeks up to 24 months.

The initial or primary vaccination is given at 3 doses at 0.5 ml at an interval of 1 to 2 months or at least 4 weeks apart. The booster vaccination is usually given at least 6 months after the initial dose.

Warning

Do not give Adsorbed Diphtheria Tetanus Acellular Pertussis Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine to people with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity
Moderate or high temperature, feveror an acute illness
Encephalopathy (cerebral lesions) within7 days following prior vaccination with pertussis-containing vaccine
Uncontrolled neurological disordersor epilepsy

Side Effects

Adsorbed Diphtheria Tetanus Acellular Pertussis Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine may have the following side effects:

Appetite loss or anorexia
Crying
Somnolence
Vomiting
Injection site pain
Redness and swelling
Irritability
Fever (≥38°C)
Abnormal (prolonged) crying
Diarrhea
Injection site hardness or induration

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Fever greater than or equal to 40°Cwith unidentifiable cause
Collapse or shock-like state
Persistent, inconsolable crying lasting 3 hours or more within 48 hours of vaccination
Convulsions with or without fever occurring within 3 days of vaccination
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Brachial neuritis
Thrombocytopenia or bleeding disorder
Immunosuppressive treatment or immunodeficiency
Acute or chronic illness
Undiagnosed illness of uncontrolled brain or epilepsy
Any problems with blood caused by easy bruising or bleeding for longer time

Interactions

Adsorbed Diphtheria Tetanus Acellular Pertussis Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine may interact with the following medicines:

There is no data regarding interactions with Adsorbed Diphtheria Tetanus Acellular Pertussis Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine.

Overdose & Brands

If you think you have used Adsorbed Diphtheria Tetanus Acellular Pertussis Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine more than usual dosage,seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Hexaxim
Infanrix-IPV+Hib
Tetraxim