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Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction
Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection is a medicine used to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). During childhood, five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended.
Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important that the child receives all the doses. For the vaccine to be most effective, it is important to get the booster injection every 10 years.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include reactions at the site of 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. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.
Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important that the child receives all the doses. For the vaccine to be most effective, it is important to get the booster injection every 10 years.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include reactions at the site of 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. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.
Uses of Tetanus Injection
Side effects of Tetanus Injection
Common
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
How to use Tetanus Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Tetanus Injection works
Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection is a vaccine.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 Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Tetanus Injection?
If you miss a dose of Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection, please consult your doctor.
Alternate Brands
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Quick Tips
- Do not take tetanus toxoid if you are allergic to it or any of the other ingredient of this injection.
- Consult your doctor before taking tetanus toxoid if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or planning for a pregnancy; or undergoing radiation or chemotherapy.
- Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: seizures (fits); fever, infection, bleeding disorder, low platelet levels or weak immune system due to HIV infection or AIDS.
- Take special precautions while using tetanus toxoid if you had severe pain and swelling or bleeding at previous vaccination site.
Interaction with Drugs
Taking Tetanus with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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LIFE-THREATENING
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SERIOUS
Brand(s): Empurine, Mercapto, Puri Nethol
SERIOUS
Brand(s): Carz
MINOR
Patient Concerns
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User Feedback
Patients taking Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection
Once A Day
74%
Once A Month
26%
What are you using Tetanus Injection for?
Others
50%
Tetanus
50%
How much was the improvement?
Average
44%
Poor
33%
Excellent
22%
What were the side-effects while using Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Tetanus Injection?
With food
50%
Empty stomach
50%
Please rate Tetanus Toxoid TF Injection on price
Expensive
83%
Average
17%
FAQs
Q. What does Tetanus do?
Tetanus is the vaccine given for prevention of tetanus
Q. How does it 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. It works by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus
Q. Is tetanus toxoid a live vaccine/attenuated?
Tetanus toxoid is an inactivated toxin. It is neither a live vaccine/attenuated
Q. Does it cause passive immunity?
Tetanus toxin imparts passive immunity to the patient
Q. Is Tetanus an antibiotic or protein?
Tetanus is not an antibiotic. It is an inactive protein
Q. Does Tetanus need a skin test?
Tetanus may not require a skin test.kindly consult your doctor for the sam
Q. Does it have to be refrigerated?
It has to be refrigerated between 2-8 degrees centigrade
Q. Does it contain horse serum?
Tetanus toxoid does not contain horse serum.
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References
- 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.
- Hiberix [Haemophilus B Conjugate Vaccine (Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate)]. Rixensart, Belgium: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals; 2009 [revised Apr. 2018]. [Accessed 15 Jul. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Mayo Clinic. Tetanus Toxoid (Intramuscular Route, Injection Route). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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