Quadrovax PFS Vaccine
Quadrovax PFS Vaccine injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection.
Quadrovax PFS Vaccine
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Quadrovax PFS Vaccine is a combination of medicines that is used in the prevention of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and Haemophilus influenzae type B infection. It helps in developing immunity. It protects the body against future infections.
Quadrovax PFS Vaccine injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection.
The most common side effects include redness at the injection site, tenderness, irritability, vomiting, loss of appetite, and fever. If any of these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please inform your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suffering from any other diseases. It is advised to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers and patients suffering from liver and kidney diseases.
03Uses
Tetanus
Diphtheria
Pertussis
Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Quadrovax PFS Vaccine is a combination of four 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.
06Benefits
In Tetanus
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten. Quadrovax PFS 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. A booster shot is recommended to be given after few years. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
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. Quadrovax PFS 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. Quadrovax PFS Vaccine gives protection from pertussis. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
In Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease
Haemophilus Influenzae type b infection can cause serious illness, especially in children, some of which are meningitis (infection of brain meninges), pneumonia etc. It is spread mainly through contact with infected droplets (coughing or sneezing) or secretions from an infected person’s nose and throat. Quadrovax PFS Vaccine gives protection against this infection. It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the disease. show moreshow less
07Side Effects
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
Loss of appetite
Irritation
Injection site redness
Tenderness
Unusual crying
Drowsiness
Fever
Vomiting
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Quadrovax PFS Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Quadrovax PFS Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Quadrovax PFS Vaccine is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Quadrovax PFS 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
Quadrovax PFS Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Quadrovax PFS Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Quadrovax PFS Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Quadrovax PFS Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
References
Sources and references
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis , Hepatitis Band Haemophilus Type b Conjugate VaccineIP. Malpur, Baddi: Panacea Biotech. view
Bell F, Martin A, Blondeau C, et al. Combined diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccines for primary immunisation. Arch Dis Child. 1996;75:298-303. view
