Triple Antigen Vaccine

Description

Triple Antigen Vaccine is a combination of three vaccines used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. It stimulates the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infections. Triple Antigen Vaccine is to be administered by a healthcare professional. It may cause redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection. However, this is temporary and usually resolves on its own. Do not skip any doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit. Common side effects of this medicine include weakness, injection site redness, pain, swelling, and headache. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Your doctor will suggest ways to cope up with the side effects. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions and all the medicines you are taking. This medicine is generally considered safe in pregnant and breastfeeding women, however, consult your doctor to make sure it is safe for you.

Introduction

In Tetanus Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten. Triple Antigen Vaccine helps prevent tetanus infection. It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against tetanus infection. However, it does not provide lifelong protection. In Diphtheria Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat. This might cause difficulty in breathing. It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves. Triple Antigen Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Pertussis Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children. The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe. Triple Antigen Vaccine gives protection from pertussis. Consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.

Benefits

Triple Antigen Vaccine is a combination of three vaccines. They help develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Triple Antigen Vaccine. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Triple Antigen Vaccine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Triple Antigen Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Triple Antigen Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Triple Antigen Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Triple Antigen Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Triple Antigen Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Triple Antigen Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.