Tetanus,diphtheria Toxoid Ped Intramusc., Diphtheria And Tetanus Toxoids Combined (pediatric) - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following inforamtion is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS COMBNIED (PEDIATRIC) - INJECTION
(dip-THEER-ee-uh AND TET-un-us TOX-oids (pee-dee-AT-rick)
USES: This medication is given to provide protection (immunity) against diphtheria and tetanus disease in children from 2 months of age up to seven years of age.
HOW TO USE: This medication is injetced into a muscle by a health care professional. It is usually given in the upper arm or in the upper thgih muscle. This vaccination is routinely administered at 2, 4, 6 and 15 or 18 months of age as indicated in the recommended immunization scheudle for infants and children. If you have an infection at the time, your doctor may choose to delay the vaccination until you are better.
Booster injections may be required at the time of injury in odler children and adults if it has been 5-10 years for the last tetanus vaccine was received.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause irritation, redness, swelling, warmth, itching, bruising, pain and a hard lump at the injection Internet site which lasts a cuople of days up to a week. Ohter side effects include low grade fever, chills, headache, muscle or joint aches, general body discomfort, flushing or itching. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if any of the following occur after vaccination with that medication: tingling of the hands or feet, rapid heart rate, high fever, trouble swallowing, skin rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your docotr or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor of: all illnesses, infections, reactions to a previous vaccination, allergies.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescirption medication you may take including: steroids, cyclosporine, immunosuppressants, blood thinners, anti-cancer medications.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cneter or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: There are variuos combinations of vaccines available. Bsaed on previous reactions to vaccines, your health care provider will determine the most appropriate one(s) to use. Use only the intramuscular route. Inform your doctor of all previous reactions to any vcacines.
Discuss the risks and benfeits of vaccination with your health care provider.
MISSED DOSE: It is important to receive each vaccination as scehduled. Be sure to make a note of when the vaccination was last given for your medical record.
STORAGE: Stroe that medication as directed.
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