Tritanrix HB Injection

Diphtheria Toxoid 30IU + Tetanus Toxoid 60IU + Pertusis + Hepatitis B (Vaccine)
Glaxo SmithKline Biological S.A.,Belgium
Pack size 1's Pack
Unite Price 393.00 BDT

Indications

Tritanrix HB Injection is used for: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B in infants

Adult Dose

Child Dose

Immunization Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B Deep IM inj Primary vaccination 3 doses of 0.5 mL w/in the 1st 6 mth of life at intervals of at least 4 wk. Booster dose: Administer during the 2nd yr of life.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Previous encephalopathy after pertussis vaccine; acute severe febrie illness.Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine. Childn w/ history of encephalopathy of unknown etiology occurring w/in 7 days following previous vaccination. Do not administer IV.

Precautions

Previous reaction to DTP vaccine; family history of convulsions, SIDS; bleeding dis­orders; immunosuppression /deficiency; preg­nancy, lactation. Postpone vaccination in patients w/ acute severe febrile illness. Should be administered SC in patients w/ thrombocytopenia or bleeding disorders. Syncope, risk of apnea. Temp >40°C, persistent crying lasting >3 hr & collapse or shock-like state w/in 48 hrs; convulsions w/ or w/o fever w/in 3 days. High incidence of pertussis. Childn w/ progressive neurological disorders including infantile spasms, uncontrolled epilepsy or progressive encephalopathy. Consider potential risk of apnea & need for resp monitoring for 48-72 hr to very premature infants (>28 wk of gestation) particularly those w/ previous history of resp immaturity. Lactation: Not indicated for women of childbearing age

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Not indicated for women of childbearing age

Interactions

Side Effects

Side effects of Diphtheria Toxoid 30IU + Tetanus Toxoid 60IU + Pertusis + Hepatitis B (Vaccine) : >10% Irritability/fussiness (61-65%), Drowsiness (41-57%), Fever (28-39%), Loss of appetite (26-31%), Swelling (17-29%) 1-10% Fever (≤1%) <1% Anorexia, Apnea, Erythema, Decreased consciousness, Diarrhea, Hypotonia, Encephalitis, Brachial neuritis, Erythema, Peripheral neuropathy, Cough, Lethargy, Limb pain, Liver function test abnormalities, Rash, Restlessness

Mode of Action

Vaccine is used for the active immunisation of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis in children from 6 wk to 6 yr of age. Production of specific antibodies to tetanus, diphtheria, and pertusis (active immunity). Conveys active immunity via stimulation of production of endogenously produced antibodies

Note

Tritanrix HB Injection generic name is Diphtheria Toxoid 30IU + Tetanus Toxoid 60IU + Pertusis + Hepatitis B (Vaccine). Tritanrix HB Injection is manufactured by Glaxo SmithKline Biological S.A.,BelgiumTritanrix HB is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Tritanrix HB Injection is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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