Pentaxim

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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Pentavalent) Vaccine helps fight against five diseases- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Poliomyelitis and invasive infections caused by Haemophilus influenza Type B. Pentaxim is the universal name of this vaccine by which it is available in the pharmacies.

Purpose:

• Pentaxim blocks the development of arthritis, osteomyelitis, epiglottis, pneumotherapy, meningitis, cellulitis, and septicemia in the body.
• The body is also protected against whooping cough, which if gets severe can result in breathing problems, and from developing a thick coating in the nose, airways or throat.

 

Mechanism:

The child is exposed to a small amount of protein of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Haemophilus bacteria. The immune system becomes familiar with these bacteria and at the sight of foreign organisms blocks them from entering the body.

 

Dosage:

• It is meant for children of age 6 weeks to 2 years.
• The booster dose should be given at the age of 18 months.
• Recommended dosage for effective results of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Pentavalent) Vaccine is 3 doses of 0.5ml each at the gap of 2, 4, and 6 months of age, via muscles.

 

Side effects:

• Swelling of lips, face, nose, throat, or tongue.
• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Dizziness and weakness
• Hives and difficulty in breathing are serious side effects.
• If the child experiences black-out convulsions, crying for long hours, fussiness, or extreme drowsiness due to Pentaxim, visit the doctor right away.

 

Precautions and measures:

• It is important to prevent fever or symptoms of it after getting the Pentaxim vaccine in children who have seizure disorders such as epilepsy.
• If fever is experienced post the vaccination, it can be treated with aspirin free pain reliever.
• Always shake the syringe well before use.
• It should be given under medical supervision only by trained medical staff or nurse.
• Do not mix Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Pentavalent) Vaccine with the syringe of any other vaccine.
• The injection should be administered under the skin or into a muscle.
• Caps of prefilled syringes contain rubber latex, which can be a source of an allergic reaction.
• Do not freeze it.
• It must be kept away from children and unprofessional people.

 

Interactions:

There can be some products such as corticosteroids, cyclosporine (drugs that weaken the immune system) which can reverse the effect of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Pentavalent) Vaccine.