DI TE ANATOXAL BERNA VACCINE (Adult) Price in UAE

Overview

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Vaccine - Diphtheria toxoid / Tetanus toxoidis available in the market in concentration

Name

Diphtheria Toxoid 30 IU + Tetanus Toxoid 40 IU

Precaution

A history of febrile convulsions not related to a previous vaccination does not constitute per se sufficient grounds for contraindication to immunization. As with all injectable vaccines, appropriate medical treatment and supervision should be readily available for immediate use in case of a rare anaphylactic reaction following the administration of vaccine. Haemophilus influenzae type b valence, the 2 vaccines, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis and the H. influenzae type b conjugate vaccine, should be administered at 2 separate injection sites and on 2 different days. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Indication

Diphtheria, tetanus

Contra indication

A severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of any tetanus toxoid-, diphtheria toxoid-, or pertussis antigen-containing vaccine or any component of this vaccine is a contraindication to administration. Progressive encephalopathies, with or without convulsions. A severe reaction occurring within 48 hrs of a previous vaccine injection: Fever ?40°C; persistent crying syndrome; febrile or afebrile convulsions; hypotonic-hyporesponsive syndrome.

Side Effect

>10% Headache (34-40%),Tiredness (21-27%),Chills (7-13%),Diarrhea (10-11%),Nausea (8-12%),Swelling (17-18%),Sore/swollen joints (7-12%),Tenderness, pain, redness, swelling at inj site (63%),Arthus reaction (rare) 1-10% Rash (2%),Lymph node swelling (4-5%),Fever (1-3%),Vomiting (2-3%) <1% Myalgia,Paresthesia,Seizure,Chils,Dizziness,Fatigue,Lymphadenopathy,Musculosckeletal stiffness

Pregnancy Category ID

3

Mode of Action

Vaccine is used for the active immunisation of diphtheria, tetanus.

Interaction

Immune response to vaccines may be reduced in patients who are receiving immunosuppressive treatment e.g. cytotoxics, high dose corticosteroids, irradiation.