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pertussis-toxoid

This medication is used as a booster dose for children previously immunised with 3 doses of DTPa(diphtheria , tetanus ,pertussis )  or DTPw(diphtheria , tetanus ,pertussis ) vaccine.

Contradications

Patients with possible hypersensitivity( allergies) to vaccines and DPT vaccines  should not use this vaccine. Patients with encephalopathy(damage or disease that affects the brain) of unknown reason within 7 days of the previous vaccine with pertussis should also not use this vaccine. Patients with transient thrombocytopenia(temporary low levels of platelets in blood ) or neurological (nervous system)complications following an earlier immunisation against diphtheria and for tetanus .

Side effects

Local pain, redness , swelling , malaise (discomfort) , fatigue , headache , diarrhea , irritability , loss of appetite , vomiting .

Expert Advice

INDICATIONS

 

This medication is used as a booster dose for children previously immunised with 3 doses of DTPa(diphtheria , tetanus ,pertussis )  or DTPw(diphtheria , tetanus ,pertussis ) vaccine.

PRECAUTIONS

Patients with acute severe febrile illness as well as patients with a history of severe reactions within 2-3 days of the vaccine such as convulsions(rapid uncontrolled contraction and relaxation of muscles) with or without fever , inconsolable crying lasting more than 3 hours or a collapse or shock like state within 48 hours of the vaccine should be cautioned against this vaccine. Pregnant and lactating females should also be careful. Consult your healthcare provider for further details.

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Patients with possible hypersensitivity( allergies) to vaccines and DPT vaccines  should not use this vaccine. Patients with encephalopathy(damage or disease that affects the brain) of unknown reason within 7 days of the previous vaccine with pertussis should also not use this vaccine. Patients with transient thrombocytopenia(temporary low levels of platelets in blood ) or neurological (nervous system)complications following an earlier immunisation against diphtheria and for tetanus .

SIDE EFFECTS

Local pain, redness , swelling , malaise (discomfort) , fatigue , headache , diarrhea , irritability , loss of appetite , vomiting .

 PREGNANCY :

This medication may have some side effects but should be given in pregnant females. Consult your healthcare provider for more information.

 

LACTATION

This medication may have some side effects in lactating females. Consult your healthcare provider for further details.