Dual Antigen Injection 0.5ml
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Introduction About DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION
DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION contains Diphtheria Toxoid and Tetanus Toxoid which belongs to the group of medicines called Vaccines. It is used in children aged less than 7 years for protection against diphtheria and tetanus in whom pertussis antigen is contraindicated. Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection which infects the nose and throat and, in some cases, the skin also mostly affects children.
Symptoms of diphtheria are fever, sore throat, breathing and swallowing difficulties, a thick grey-white coating covering the back of the throat, nose, and tongue, and swollen glands in the neck. Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that occurs when bacteria enter the body through cuts, burns, animal bites, etc. Tetanus symptoms include lockjaw (jaw muscle stiffness), fever, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and muscle spasms.
DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients who have a compromised immune system, brachial neuritis (nerve damage affecting the chest, arms, shoulders, and hands), or Guillain-Barré syndrome (a condition in which the immune system attacks nerves).
DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION is not recommended for use by pregnant women. Before using, consult your doctor.DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women. DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION should be used with caution in premature infants as it may increase the risk of apnea (a condition when breathing stops during sleep). DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 weeks old or older than 7 years old.
The most common side effects after receiving DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION are redness and swelling at the injection site, fever, crying, and loss of appetite. Consult your doctor right away if any side effects worsen.
Uses Of DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION
- DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION is used in adults and children aged 5 years and more as booster medicine for protection against diphtheria and tetanus
How DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION Works
DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION works by stimulating the immune system and forming memory cells. It helps in producing antibodies against tetanus and diphtheria antigens and, hence, killing the microbe.
How to use DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION
DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of management depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION
Common
- fever 38°C
- redness and swelling at the site of injection administration
- crying
- loss of appetite
Uncommon
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
ContraindicatedDUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. consult your doctor before receiving it.
Breastfeeding
ContraindicatedDUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Allergy
ContraindicatedDo not receive DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION if you are allergic to Tetanus toxoid, diphtheria toxoid or any other ingredients of the medicine.
Use In Pediatrics
Consult your doctorDUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION should be used with caution in premature infants as it may increase the risk of apnoea (a condition when breathing stops during sleep). consult your doctor before administration.
DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below 6 weeks of age and more than 7 years of age. consult your doctor before receiving it.
Others
Before receiving DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION inform your doctor if you or your child have:
- compromised immune system
- brachial neuritis (nerve damage affecting chest, arms, shoulder, and hands)
- guillain-barre syndrome (a condition in which the immune system attacks nerves)
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before receiving DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- chloramphenicol (a medicine used for the management of bacterial infections)
Overdosage:
DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Diphtheria Toxoid, Tetanus Toxoid |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Vaccines |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Diphtheria and Tetanus prevention |
| Dosage Forms | : | Injection |
More Information
- Keep DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION out of reach from children
- Store DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION at 2 degrees to 4 degrees and do not freeze DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION
FAQs About DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION
Q: What are vaccines?
A: Vaccines are biological products containing dead, weakened microbes or modified microbial toxins. Vaccines work by stimulating the immune system against bacteria and creating memory cells. It helps in producing antibodies against the microbe or its antigens.
Q: What are the side effects of DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION?
A: The most common side effects after receiving DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION are redness and swelling at the injection site, fever, crying, and loss of appetite. Consult your doctor right away if any side effects worsen.
Q: What are the uses of DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION?
A: DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION is used to protect children under the age of seven against diphtheria and tetanus in cases where pertussis antigen is contraindicated.
Q: What are diphtheria and tetanus?
A: Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that mostly affects children and infects the nose, throat, and, in some cases, the skin. Symptoms of diphtheria are fever, sore throat, breathing and swallowing difficulties, a thick grey-white coating covering the back of the throat, nose, and tongue, and swollen glands in the neck. Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that occurs when bacteria enter the body through cuts, burns, animal bites, etc. Tetanus symptoms include lockjaw (jaw muscle stiffness), fever, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and muscle spasms.
Q: Is DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION safe for children?
A: DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION should be used with caution in premature infants as it may increase the risk of apnea (a condition when breathing stops during sleep). Before using this medication, consult your doctor. DUAL ANTIGEN INJECTION should not be used in children younger than 6 weeks old or older than 7 years old. Before you receive it, consult your doctor.
References
1. KD Tripathi. Vaccines and Sera. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 7th edition.2013 page 924, 925.
2. Sanofi Pasteur. Injection (Diphtheria Toxoid +Tetanus Toxoid). [Revised in April 2019] [Accessed on 22nd September 2022] https://www.fffenterprises.com/assets/downloads/pi-Other%20Vaccines_DIPHTHERIA%20and%20TETANUS%20TOXOIDS%20ADSORBED_Sanofi%20Pasteur.pdf
3. Sanofi Pasteur. Injection (Diphtheria Toxoid +Tetanus Toxoid). [Revised in April 2019] [Accessed on 22nd September 2022] https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ce88effe-7ff2-418f-acb3-3cb5d5d2bf95
4. Serum Institute of India. Injection (Diphtheria Toxoid +Tetanus Toxoid). [Accessed on 22nd September 2022] https://www.seruminstitute.com/product_diphtheriatetanus_pediatric.php
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