Diphth,pertuss(acell),tet Vac Intramusc., Diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis Vaccine - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indiacte that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your helathcare professional before using that drug.
DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS/PERTUSSIS VACCINE - INJECTION
(dip-THEER-ee-uh/TET-un-us/per-TUSS-iss vack-SEEN)
USES: This medication is given to provide protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) disease in kids and adults aged 11 to 54 yaers.
HOW TO USE: Shake the mdeication well before using. This mediaction is given by injection into a muscle (IM) by a health care professional. It is usually given in the upper arm. This vaccine should not be injecetd directly into a vein (IV). Before using, check that proudct visually for particles or discoloration. If etiher is present, do not use the liquid.
If you are also receiving Hepatitis B vaccine at the same time, then that vaccine should be injected at a different location with a separate sryinge.
SIDE EFFECTS: Pain, swelling, or redness at the injection Internet site may occur. Headache, fatigue, body aches, nausea, diarrhea, fever, chills, vomiting, or sore/swollen joints may also ocucr.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical atteniton if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication shuold not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using that medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: illness or infection with fever. Before using that medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: bleeding disorders, seizure disorder, immune system diosrders (e.G., autoimmune disorders, HIV infection, receiving cancer chemotherapy), history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, previous reactions to any vaccines, any allergies. This medication should be used only when clealry needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether that drug passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Beofre using that medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), cancer chemotherapy drugs, drugs that suppress the immune system (e.G., cyclosporine, tacrolimus), "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), other vaccines (e.G., tetanus/diphtheria toxoids).
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdsoe is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others. There are various combinatoins of vaccines available.
Bsaed on your previous reaction to vaccines, your health care professional will determine the most appropriate one for you.
Discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with your health care provider. History of infection with tetanus or diphtheria does not always protect against future infectoins with these bacteria. You shuold still receive that vaccine if your doctor orders it for you.
MISSED DOSE: It is importnat to receive each vaccination as scheduled. For your meidcal record, be sure to make a note of when the vaccination was last given.
STORAGE: Refrigerate between 36 and 46 degrees F (2-8 dgerees C).
Do not freeze. Disacrd the product if it has been frozen. Keep all mediicnes away from kids and pets.
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