Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine

Drug #889

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine is a preparation of diphtheria formol toxoid and tetanus formol toxoid on a mineral carrier to which a suspension of killed Bordetella pertussis has been added. Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine is used for active immunization against diphthera, tetanus and pertussis in children from 2 months of age up to seven years of age. The mineral carrier may be hyderated aluminium phosphate or aluminiom hydroxide and the resulting mixture is approxmately iso tonic with blood, the antigenic properties are adversely afected certain actimicrobial preservaties those of phenotic type.

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Primary Characteristics

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine is also known as Vaccinum diphtheria.

It is of Semi Synthetic origin.

It is classified in Vaccines , Vaccines pharmacological group. It is also classified under Toxoids .

Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine.

Molecular structure of Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like Dpt prevention.

Contraindications

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Infections, Fever.

Dosage

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0 – 0	—	—	IM	Usually given in children, refer Paediatric Dosage
0.5	0.5	—	IM	In Usa 3 dose are given at intervals of 2 months, 4th dose at least 6th months and 5th dose at school entry.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0.5 ml	0.5 ml	—	Intramuscular	3 doses at interval of 4 weeks. Booster dose at 1½ years of age and then at 5 years of age.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0.5 ml	0.5 ml	—	Intramuscular	3 doses at interval of 4 weeks,4th dose after 3---12 month

Drug Interactions

Unknown1 interaction

1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Convulsions .

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Seizures , Encephalopathy . Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Collapse, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Fever, Pain , Redness, Restlessness, Swelling at injection site, Vomiting .

Warnings / Precautions

Vaccine should be used with caution in patients with any illness, infection, blood disorder, seizure disorder or if have any allergy. This vaccine should not be administered to adults or to children 7 years of age or older. This vaccination should not be used in persons who have had a previous reaction to pertussis vaccine or who have recovered from pertussis illness.In fonts, with a personal or close family history of seizures precuations should be taken to avoid pyeria.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine should be stored Inj.

Drug Classification

1.19.3.1 — Vaccines for universal immunization