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Beats 1500IU Injection

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Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

Product introduction

Beats 1500IU Injection is used as a vaccination to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). During childhood, four doses are recommended, with a fifth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended.

Beats 1500IU Injection is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important that the child receives all the vaccination doses. For the vaccine to be most effective, it is important to get the vaccination booster injection every 10 years.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include reactions at the site of vaccination injection (such as pain, swelling, and redness), fever, and loss of appetite. If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking.


Uses of Beats Injection

Benefits of Beats Injection

In Prevention of Tetanus

Tetanus causes a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Beats 1500IU Injection prevents tetanus by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus. Beats 1500IU Injection should be given to everyone, even to children as early as 2 months of age. Vaccination booster doses are recommended for everyone almost every 10 years. After being exposed, the incubation period varies from 3 to 21 days, with an average of eight days. It can be given after exposure too to make sure the individual is safe. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.

Side effects of Beats Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Beats

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fever

How to use Beats Injection

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

How Beats Injection works

Beats 1500IU Injection is used for vaccination against tetanus. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Beats 1500IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Beats 1500IU Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Beats 1500IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Beats 1500IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Beats 1500IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Beats 1500IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Beats 1500IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Beats 1500IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Beats Injection?

If you miss a dose of Beats 1500IU Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

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Quick tips

  • Beats 1500IU Injection is given for the prevention of tetanus infection.
  • It is to be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setting.
  • Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any blood disorders before taking Beats 1500IU Injection.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding before taking Beats 1500IU Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Vaccines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES

Interaction with drugs

Taking Beats with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Healgraft, Graftide-M, Ceptimmun
Life-threatening
Brand(s): Thioprinz, Lazorin, Azarid
Serious
Brand(s): Purinetone, 6-MP, Captomer
Serious
Brand(s): Antep
Minor

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FAQs

Q. What type of immunity does Beats 1500IU Injection provide?

Beats 1500IU Injection provides artificial active immunity. This type of immunity is generated when a dead or weakened version of the disease enters the body, causing an immune response which includes the production of antibodies. Vaccination with Beats 1500IU Injection helps to prevent the deadly disease, tetanus.

Q. What is a booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot?

A booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine that may have to be administered periodically (usually once every few years) after completing the initial or primary vaccination against certain diseases. This helps to ‘boost’ your immunity against such diseases so that you are adequately protected against them.

Q. Is there a cure for tetanus?

There is no cure for tetanus once a person develops symptoms, just supportive treatment and management of complications can be done in a hospital setup. The best way to treat tetanus is its prevention through vaccination or immunization.

Q. How long does it take to show signs of tetanus after being exposed?

After being exposed, the incubation period varies from 3 to 21 days, with an average of eight days. The further the injury site is from the central nervous system, the longer the incubation period. The shorter the incubation period, the higher the risk of death.

Q. What are the symptoms of tetanus? How does Beats 1500IU Injection work?

Tetanus symptoms involve tightening of muscles of the body and causing a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Beats 1500IU Injection works by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus.

Q. Who should get Beats 1500IU Injection?

Beats 1500IU Injection should be given to everyone, even to children as early as 2 months of age. Booster doses are recommended for everyone almost every 10 years. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts regarding the vaccination.

Q. What if I miss a dose of Beats 1500IU Injection?

If a scheduled vaccination booster dose of Beats 1500IU Injection is missed, talk to your doctor and arrange another visit as soon as possible.

Q. Is Beats 1500IU Injection a safe vaccine?

Various studies and trials have shown that Beats 1500IU Injection is a safe and effective vaccine. Hence, it has been approved for use and recommended by various medical organizations and doctors all around the world. By preventing life-threatening diseases like tetanus, it has proven to be of immense benefit. Beats 1500IU Injection is also well tolerated. Any side effects that may be seen with this vaccine are usually minor and tend to resolve quickly.
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References

  1. Sinha A, Singh S. Immunization and Immunodeficiency. In: Paul VK, Bagga A, editors. Ghai Essential Pediatrics. 8th ed. New Delhi: CBS Publisher's & Distributors Pvt Ltd.; 2013. pp. 194-05.
  2. Hiberix [Haemophilus B Conjugate Vaccine (Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate)]. Rixensart, Belgium: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals; 2009 [revised Apr. 2018]. [Accessed 15 Jul. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Mayo Clinic. Tetanus Toxoid (Intramuscular Route, Injection Route). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  5. Serum Institute of India. Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine Adsorbed [Product Information]. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from: External Link

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Address: Biological E. Limited, Road No. 35,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana -500033

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