Hexaxim
Rx৳ 4,904.53/unit
Pack: ৳ 4,904.53
৳ 4,904.53/unit
Pack: ৳ 4,904.53
At a glance
Diphtheria Toxoid 30IU + Tetanus Toxoid 60IU + Pertussis + Hepatitis B Vaccine is a combination vaccine used for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and hepatitis B in infants.
Indications
- Prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and hepatitis B in infants
Pharmacology
This vaccine is used for the active immunisation of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis in children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. It produces specific antibodies to tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.
Dosage
Child (Primary Immunization): 3 doses of 0.5 mL deep IM injection within the first 6 months of life at intervals of at least 4 weeks.
Booster dose: Administer during the 2nd year of life.
Side effects
Common (>10%): Irritability/fussiness (61-65%), drowsiness (41-57%), fever (28-39%), loss of appetite (26-31%), swelling (17-29%).
Occasional (1-10%): Fever (≤1%).
Rare (<1%): Anorexia, apnea, erythema, decreased consciousness, diarrhea, hypotonia, encephalitis, brachial neuritis, peripheral neuropathy, cough, lethargy, limb pain, liver function test abnormalities, rash, restlessness.
Use in pregnancy
Pregnancy Category C.
Pregnancy Category: C — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
Previous reaction to DTP vaccine; family history of convulsions, SIDS; bleeding disorders; immunosuppression/deficiency; pregnancy, lactation. Postpone vaccination in acute severe febrile illness. Administer SC in patients with thrombocytopenia or bleeding disorders. Risk of apnea.
Overdose effects
No adequate information on overdose is available.
Storage conditions
Store at 2-8°C in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Protect from light.