Tuberculin PPD
A sterile preparation obtained by precipitation from the heat treated products of growth and lysis of one or more strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and/or M.bovis. Tuberculins are used to test for hypersensitivity to tuberculo-proteins. Administration of tuberculin for sensitivity testing is by intradermal injection or by multiple-puncture devices. A person showing sensitivity to tuberculin is considered to have been infected with the tubercle bacillus
Primary Characteristics
It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Protein.
Non-proprietary name: Tuberculin PPD.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Tuberculin PPD is primarily indicated in conditions like Tuberculosis diagnosis.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
Tuberculin PPD is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Necrosis , Pain , Pruritus , Ulceration , Vesiculation .
Available Brands
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Single Ingredient
Drug Classification
- 1.19.1 — Diagnostic agents
Manufacturers
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