Description
• রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন
Indications:
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Immunization against tetanus
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Routine childhood immunization
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Booster dose for adults
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Pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis in wounds prone to tetanus
Pharmacology:
Tetanus Toxoid is a purified and inactivated form of the tetanus toxin. It stimulates the body’s immune system to produce antibodies against tetanus bacteria (Clostridium tetani), providing protection without causing the disease.
Dosage:
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Children: As part of routine immunization schedule (usually DPT combination).
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Adults: Initial 3-dose schedule followed by booster every 10 years.
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Wound management: Single dose if prior vaccination was more than 5 years ago.
Administration:
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Administered intramuscularly, usually in the deltoid or thigh muscle.
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Shake well before use. Use a sterile syringe and needle.
Interaction:
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Can be given with other vaccines (e.g., DTP, hepatitis B) at separate sites.
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Immunosuppressive therapy may reduce effectiveness.
Contraindications:
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Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine
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Acute febrile illness or severe infection at the time of vaccination
Side Effects:
Common:
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Pain, redness, or swelling at injection site
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Mild fever
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Fatigue
Rare:
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Allergic reaction
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Neurological reactions (extremely rare)
Pregnancy & Lactation:
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Safe during pregnancy; especially important in the third trimester to protect newborn from neonatal tetanus
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Can be given during lactation
Precautions & Warnings:
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Delay vaccination in cases of acute illness or infection
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Use with caution in individuals with bleeding disorders
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Keep epinephrine available for allergic reactions
Therapeutic Class:
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Vaccines (Inactivated bacterial vaccine – Tetanus Toxoid)
Storage Conditions:
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Store between 2°C to 8°C
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Do not freeze
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Protect from light
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Keep out of reach of children
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