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Quadrovax PFS Vaccine
Prescription Required
Introduction of Quadrovax Injection
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 is a combination of four vaccines.
Quadrovax PFS Vaccine is a combination of four vaccines.
Uses of Quadrovax Injection
Benefits of Quadrovax Injection
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.
How to use Quadrovax Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Quadrovax Injection
- If you are severely ill, you should probably wait until you recover. Your doctor can advise you on this.
- You can apply ice pack on the injection site if you experience pain and redness.
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