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Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine

Drug #1623

Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine (also known as DTP vaccine) combined with hepatitis B and poliovirus vaccine (also known as HepB and IPV) is a combination immunizing agent used to prevent illness caused by diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and poliovirus. The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against these diseases.

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Primary Characteristics

Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine is also known as Infantix hexa.

It is of Semi Synthetic origin.

Non-proprietary name: Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine.

Molecular structure of Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

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Indications

Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like DTP and hepatitis B infection.

Contraindications

Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity, Acute fever illness.

Dosage

Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine's dosage details are as follows:

DoseSingle DoseFrequencyRouteInstructions
Adult Dosage
0 – 0——Usually given in children, refer Paediatric Dosage
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Hypotonic-hyporeponsiven episode, Severe allergic reaction.

Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Drowsiness, Feeding problems, Fever, GI symptoms, Irritability, Redness, Swelling at injection site, Unusual crying.

Warnings / Precautions

Review medical history and clinical examination. Decision to give subsequent doses of pertussis component should be carefully considered if any of the following events occur: temperature >40 degree centigrade within 48 hours not due to another identifiable cause, collapse or shock like state within 48 hours; persistant crying lasting > 3 hours occuring during 48 hours; convulsions within 3 days. Use separate HB and DPT vaccines for infants born to known hepatitis B carrier mothers.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis & Hepatitis B Vaccine should be stored Injections, susp.

Drug Classification

  1. 1.19.3.1 — Vaccines for universal immunization