Boostrix Vaccine 
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USED FOR:
Diphtheria
Tetanus
Pertussis
COMPOSITION:
Diphtheria Toxoid (2IU)
Tetanus Toxoid (20IU)
Pertussis Toxoid (8mcg)
Pertactin (2.5mcg)
Therapeutic Uses:
vaccines
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Boostrix Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Boostrix Vaccine should be used with caution during lactation. Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
It is not known whether Boostrix Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Boostrix Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Boostrix Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Boostrix Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Boostrix Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Diphtheria Toxoid
Diphtheria Toxoid is used to prevent diphtheria.
How to use Diphtheria Toxoid
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Boostrix Vaccine works
Diphtheria Toxoid is a vaccine.It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Common Neurological disturbances, Pain, Fever, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Decreased blood pressure, Skin redness, Tachycardia, Tenderness, Urticaria.
Expert advice for Diphtheria Toxoid
• For DPT vaccine, always follow the compulsory schedule of 5 doses starting from 6 weeks age of a child.Inform your doctor, if you have taken diphtheria toxoid vaccine within 5 years.
• Inform your doctor, if you are suffering from blood disorders, sudden temporary loss of movements (Guillain Barre Syndrome), or if you have a poor body defence system.
• Do not drive of operate machinery after the injection, as the combination vaccines may cause dizziness.
• Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe allergic reaction such as tightness in chest, difficulty breathing, fainting, fits, tingling or weakness in hands and feet, severe and persistent swelling, redness and pain on injection site.Â
• Should not be given to patients allergic to diphtheria toxoids, any of the components of the combination vaccines or any of its ingredients.
• Should not be given to patients with acute severe illness with high fever.
• Should not be given to patients with a history of severe allergic reaction after vaccination with any other diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccines.
Q. Is diphtheria toxin an endotoxin?
No, diphtheria toxin is an exotoxin and not an endotoxin
Q. Is diphtheria toxin a protein?
Yes, diphtheria toxin is an extracellular protein of the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Uses of Tetanus Toxoid
Tetanus Toxoid is used to prevent tetanus.
How to use Tetanus Toxoid
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Boostrix Vaccine works
Tetanus Toxoid is a vaccine.It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Common Nausea, Pain in extremity, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Joint pain, Body ache, Convulsion, Facial swelling, Fever, Injection site tenderness, Injection site pain, Vomiting.
Expert advice for Tetanus Toxoid
Do not take tetanus toxoid if you are allergic to it or any of the other ingredient of this injection.Consult your doctor before taking tetanus toxoid if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or planning for a pregnancy; or undergoing radiation or chemotherapy.Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: seizures (fits); fever, infection, bleeding disorder, low platelet levels or weak immune system due to HIV infection or AIDS.Take special precautions while using tetanus toxoid if you had severe pain and swelling or bleeding at previous vaccination site.
Q. What does Tetanus Toxoid do?
Tetanus Toxoid is the vaccine given for prevention of tetanus
Q. How does it work?
Tetanus symptoms involve tightening of muscles of the body and causing a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. It works by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus
Q. Is tetanus toxoid a live vaccine/attenuated?
Tetanus toxoid is an inactivated toxin. It is neither a live vaccine/attenuated
Q. Does it cause passive immunity?
Tetanus toxin imparts passive immunity to the patient
Q. Is Tetanus Toxoid an antibiotic or protein?
Tetanus Toxoid is not an antibiotic. It is an inactive protein
Q. Does Tetanus Toxoid need a skin test?
Tetanus Toxoid may not require a skin test.kindly consult your doctor for the sam
Q. Does it have to be refrigerated?
It has to be refrigerated between 2-8 degrees centigrade
Q. Does it contain horse serum?
Tetanus toxoid does not contain horse serum.
Uses of Pertussis Toxoid
Pertussis Toxoid is used to prevent pertussis.
How to use Pertussis Toxoid
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Boostrix Vaccine works
Pertussis Toxoid is a vaccine.It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Common Diarrhoea, Fever, Injection site pain, Skin redness, Soreness, Swelling, Tenderness, Vomiting.
Uses of Pertactin
Pertactin is used to prevent pertussis.
How to use Pertactin
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Boostrix Vaccine works
Pertactin is a vaccine.It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Expert advice for Pertactin
For DPT vaccine, always follow the compulsory schedule of 5 doses starting from 6 weeks age of the child.
Tell your doctor, if your child has any disease which reduces ability to fight infections and/or receiving treatment with steroids, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy.
Do not drive or operate machinery after the injection, as the combination vaccines may cause dizziness.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe allergic reaction such as tightness in chest, difficulty breathing, fainting, fits, tingling or weakness in hands and feet, severe and persistent swelling, redness and pain on injection site.
Do not take if allergic to pertactin, any of the components of the combination vaccines or any of its ingredients.
Do not take if suffering with acute severe illness with high fever.
Do not take if having a history of severe allergic reaction after vaccination with any vaccine component.
Do not take in case of children if suffering with a history of brain infection (encephalopathy) of unknown cause, occurring within 7 days following previous vaccination with a pertussis containing vaccine.
Do not take if suffering with brain disease, fits, or any disease related to nervous system.
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