TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml
About TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml
TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent diphtheria and tetanus. Diphtheria is a serious infection affecting the nose and throat, leading to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and even death. Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is caused by bacteria that enter the body through deep cuts, wounds, or burns affecting the nervous system. TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is not meant to treat diphtheria or tetanus infection.
TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml contains 'Diphtheria toxoid and Tetanus toxoid.' When injected into the muscle, it works by exposing the body to a small dose of bacteria or a protein from the bacteria. Thereby, it helps in providing immunity or resistance against diphtheria and tetanus diseases.
TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml will be injected into the muscle by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml fever, crying, and loss of appetite. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor beforehand if you or your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines (paralysis, encephalopathy), immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, cancers like leukaemia/lymphoma, and fits. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. The paediatric version of TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is recommended for children from 6 weeks through 6 years of age. TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is not indicated for use in infants below six weeks of age or children of 7 years of age or older.
Uses of TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml
Medicinal Benefits
TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is an immunizing agent that contains 'Diphtheria toxoid and Tetanus toxoid.' It is used to prevent diphtheria and tetanus. It works by exposing the body to a small dose of bacteria or a protein from the bacteria, thus providing immunity or resistance against diphtheria and tetanus diseases. TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is not meant to treat diphtheria or tetanus infection.
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Side Effects of TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml
Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor before taking the shot if you or your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines (paralysis, encephalopathy), immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, cancers like leukaemia/lymphoma, and fits. TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is a pregnancy category C drug and may have harmful effects on the developing baby. Hence, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. The paediatric version of TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is recommended for children from 6 weeks through 6 years of age. TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml is not indicated for use in infants below six weeks of age or children of 7 years of age or older. Store TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml in cold places at 2°C to 8°C and do not freeze.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml may interact with immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus) and corticosteroids (prednisone).
Drug-Food Interaction: Follow your doctor's advice on the foods and drinks that can be consumed.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using TD Vaccine Adult Injection 0.5 ml, let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to vaccines (paralysis, encephalopathy), immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, cancers like leukaemia/lymphoma, and fits.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Tetanus is a serious illness that is caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which live in soil, saliva, dust, and manure. This bacteria can enter the body through deep cuts, wounds, burns, and dirty abrasion and affects the nervous system. This infection can lead to painful muscle contractions, particularly jaw and neck muscles, arms, chest, abdomen, and leg. This further causes difficulty breathing and frequent spasms.
Diphtheria is a serious infection affecting the nose and throat, leading to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and even death. Symptoms include sore throat, chill, drooling, fever, weakness, and swelling of lymph nodes. This infection is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheria.