Tetraxim
Composition for Tetraxim Products
Tetraxim Products are primarily used for
Diphtheria, Tetanus, PolioProducts for Tetraxim
Tetraxim Vaccine
prefilled syringe of 0.5 ml Suspension for Injection
MRP₹2635
About Tetraxim Products
Diphtheria Toxoid side effects
Common
Neurological disturbances, Pain, Fever, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Decreased blood pressure, Erythema (skin redness), Slow heart rate, Tenderness, Hives.
How Tetraxim Products work
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.
Tetanus Toxoid side effects
Severe
Joint pain, Fever, Swelling of lymph nodes, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Acute allergic reactions, Headache, Muscle pain, Guillain-Barré syndrome.
How Tetraxim Products work
Tetanus Toxoid is used for vaccination against tetanus. 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.
Uses of Pertussis Toxoid
Pertussis Toxoid is used to prevent tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria, prevention of Japanese Encephalitis, tuberculosis and typhoid fever.
Pertussis Toxoid side effects
Common
Diarrhea, Fever, Injection site pain, Erythema (skin redness), Soreness, Swelling, Tenderness, Vomiting.
How Tetraxim Products work
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.
Uses of Filamentous Haemagglutinin
Active immunisation against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzas type B.
Filamentous Haemagglutinin side effects
Common
Nervousness, Pain, Diarrhea, Injection site redness, Injection site swelling, Irritation, Itching, Loss of appetite, Vomiting.
How Tetraxim Products work
Vaccine is used for the primary immunisation of infants against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and infection caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B.
Poliomyelitis Virus Type 1 side effects
Common
Limited data available.
How Tetraxim Products work
Poliomyelitis Virus Type 1 is an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses present in the vaccine.
Poliomyelitis Virus Type 2 side effects
Common
Limited data available.
How Tetraxim Products work
Poliomyelitis Virus Type 2 is an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses present in the vaccine.
Poliomyelitis virus type 3 side effects
Common
Limited data available.
How Tetraxim Products work
Poliomyelitis virus type 3 is an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses present in the vaccine.
In Depth Information for Tetraxim Products
• 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.
• 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.
- 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.
Patient Concerns about Tetraxim
Frequently asked questions about Tetraxim Products
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.