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Diphtheria Toxoids

Drug #1239

Diphtheria Toxoids is a sterile suspension of the formaldehyde treated products of growth of Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Diphtheria Toxoids is used for active immunization against diptheria in infants and children under six years of age.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Natural origin.

Non-proprietary name: Diphtheria Toxoids.

Molecular structure of Diphtheria Toxoids

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

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Indications

Diphtheria Toxoids is primarily indicated in conditions like Diphtheria.

Contraindications

Diphtheria Toxoids is contraindicated in conditions like Immunosuppression.

Dosage

Diphtheria Toxoids's dosage details are as follows:

DoseSingle DoseFrequencyRouteInstructions
Adult Dosage
5 ml5 ml—
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Diphtheria Toxoids in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Neurological disturbances , Urticaria , Hypotension , Tachycardia .

Diphtheria Toxoids is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Fever, Flushing, Pain , Redness, Tenderness .

Warnings / Precautions

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.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Inj
30 IU/0.5ml

Storage Conditions

Diphtheria Toxoids should be stored SC Inj, IM Inj.

Drug Classification

  1. 1.19.3.2 — Vaccines for specific groups of individuals

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Diphtheria Toxoids in Pakistan:

AmsonAventisGSK