Tetanus Toxoid (Tetanus Toxoid)
Overview of Tetanus Toxoid
Tetanus Toxoid is a sterile solution of the formaldehyde treated products of growth of Clostridium tetani. It may be used for active immunization to protect against tetanus infection. Tetanus Toxoid is commonly given to all children between two months and six years of age. At the time of injury in older children booster injections may be required and adults if it has been 5-10 years since the last tetanus vaccine was received.
Indication of Tetanus Toxoid
Tetanus Toxoid is primarily indicated in conditions like Tetanus prevention.
Contraindication of Tetanus Toxoid
Tetanus Toxoid is contraindicated in conditions like Anaphylactic reactions,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Tetanus Toxoid
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Tetanus Toxoid, which give rise to further complications include Deaths, Shock.,Tetanus Toxoid produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylactic reactions. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Tetanus Toxoid therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Tetanus Toxoid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Urticaria.
Precautions of Tetanus Toxoid
Toxoid should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation. It should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing infections, asthma a history of a reaction to a previous vaccination or any allergy, especially to horse serum.