Tetglob 500IU Injection
Tetglob 500IU Injection provides immediate, short-term protection against the bacteria that causes tetanus (lockjaw). A single intramuscular (IM) injection is generally recommended for children and adults, with part of the dose infiltrated around the wound if it can be identified. This protection lasts long enough to protect your body until your body can produce its own antibodies against tetanus. It is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other healthcare professional. You may feel tired or drowsy following your tetanus vaccination.
Tetglob 500IU Injection
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Tetglob 500IU Injection is recommended for prevention of tetanus following injury in patients whose tetanus immunization is incomplete or uncertain. Tetanus causes convulsions (seizures) and severe muscle spasms that can be strong enough to cause bone fractures of the spine.
Tetglob 500IU Injection provides immediate, short-term protection against the bacteria that causes tetanus (lockjaw). A single intramuscular (IM) injection is generally recommended for children and adults, with part of the dose infiltrated around the wound if it can be identified. This protection lasts long enough to protect your body until your body can produce its own antibodies against tetanus. It is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other healthcare professional. You may feel tired or drowsy following your tetanus vaccination.
03Uses
Prevention of Tetanus
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Tetglob 500IU Injection contains tetanus antibodies. It works by giving your body the antibodies it needs to protect it against tetanus infection.
06Benefits
In Prevention of Tetanus
Tetanus is a serious illness that can cause convulsions (seizures) and severe muscle spasms, strong enough to cause bone fractures of the spine. Tetglob 500IU Injection works by giving your body the antibodies it needs to protect against tetanus infection. This protection lasts long enough to protect your body until your body can produce its own antibodies against tetanus. It is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor.
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
Drowsiness
Tiredness
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tetglob 500IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tetglob 500IU Injection 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
Tetglob 500IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Tetglob 500IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tetglob 500IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tetglob 500IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Tetglob 500IU Injection is given to prevent 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 Tetglob 500IU Injection.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding before this medicine is injected.
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