Generic
Diptheria Tetanus Pertussis Hepatitis B Polio HIB Vaccine
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At a glance
Diptheria + Tetanus + Pertussis + Hepatitis B + Polio + HIB Vaccine is a combination vaccine used for active immunization against 6 diseases in infants.
Description
This vaccine is used for the active immunisation of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, and HIB.
Indications
- Prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, and HIB
Therapeutic class
Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Pharmacological class
Combination Vaccine (DTP + Hep B + IPV + HIB)
Pharmacology
This vaccine is used for the active immunisation of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, and HIB.
Mechanism of action
The vaccine stimulates the production of specific antibodies against 6 diseases by introducing antigens and triggering an immune response.
Dosage
Child (Primary Immunization): 3 or 2 doses of 0.5 mL deep IM injection with at least 1-month interval between doses.
Booster vaccination: Given at least 6 months after last priming dose between 11 & 13 months (after 2 doses) or before 18 months (after 3 doses).
Administration
Administer as a deep intramuscular injection. Do not administer intravascularly or intradermally.
Missed dose
The vaccine is administered by healthcare professionals. You cannot miss a dose yourself.
Side effects
Common: Loss of appetite, irritability, abnormal crying, restlessness, nervousness, vomiting, diarrhea, pruritus, fever, fatigue, injection site reactions (pain, redness, local swelling, induration).
Precautions & warnings
Hypersensitivity to neomycin & polymyxin; do not administer intravascularly or intradermally; postpone in acute severe febrile illness; temp >40°C, collapse or shock-like state, persistent crying >3 hr; convulsions within 3 days of vaccination; progressive neurological disorders; anaphylactic event & syncope may occur; thrombocytopenia or bleeding disorder; history of febrile convulsions; risk of apnea (very premature infants).
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity; encephalopathy of unknown etiology occurring within 7 days following previous vaccination with pertussis-containing vaccine.
Drug interactions
No adequate information on drug interactions is available.
Food interactions
Can be used with or without food.
Use in pregnancy
No human or animal data are available to assess vaccine-associated risks in pregnancy.
Pregnancy Category: N/A — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Use in lactation
No human or animal data are available to assess vaccine-associated risks in lactation.
Pediatric use
Indicated for infants.
Geriatric use
Not indicated for elderly patients.
Renal / hepatic impairment
No special precautions are necessary for patients with kidney or liver problems.
Overdose effects
No adequate information on overdose is available.
Storage conditions
Store at 2-8°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.
Chemical structure
Diptheria + Tetanus + Pertussis + Hepatitis B + Polio + HIB Vaccine