Epex cough Syrup

Tetanus (Human Anti-tetanus) Immunoglobulin
Apex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
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Indications

Epex cough Syrup is used for: Passive immunisation against Tetanus

Adult Dose

Intramuscular Passive immunisation against tetanus Adult: Prophylaxis: 250 units, increased to 500 units if >24 hr have elapsed or following burns or there is risk of heavy contamination. Treatment: 150 units/kg, given by IM inj into multiple sites. At the same time, but in a different extremity and with a separate syringe, active immunization with adsorved tetanus vaccine should be administered.

Child Dose

Intramuscular Passive immunisation against tetanus Child: Prophylaxis: 250 units, increased to 500 units if >24 hr have elapsed or following burns or there is risk of heavy contamination. Treatment: 150 units/kg, given by IM inj into multiple sites. At the same time, but in a different extremity and with a separate syringe, active immunization with adsorved tetanus vaccine should be administered.

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Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity homologous Ig-containing medicinal products particularly in patients w/ IgA deficiency & concurrent presence of Ab to IgA.

Precautions

Caution when used in patients with coagulation disorders or thrombocytopenia. Not to be used for IV admin. Pregnancy, lactation. If adsorbed tetanus vaccine is to be used concurrently, the vaccine and immunoglobulin should be administered with separate syringes and into different inj sites with separate lymphatic drainage. Patients should be observed for at least 20 minutes after admin.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

May reduce the efficacy of live vaccines.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Tetanus (Human Anti-tetanus) Immunoglobulin : Inj-site reactions: Pain, soreness and tenderness. Increased temperature, angioneurotic oedema, nephritic syndrome, anaphylactic shock.

Mechanism of Action

Tetanus immunoglobulin is used for passive immunisation against tetanus.

Note

Epex cough Syrup manufactured by Apex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Tetanus (Human Anti-tetanus) Immunoglobulin. Epex cough is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Epex cough Syrup is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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