Pertusis vaccine Pharmacology

Pertusis vaccine

About Pertusis vaccine
Active immunisation agent, A suspension of killed Bordetella pertusis against pertussis(whooping cough).
Mechanism of Action of Pertusis vaccine
Pertussis is a common, highly infectious, respiratory disease, mainly affecting children.
Pertussis Vaccine is a sterile suspension of inactivated whole cells of one or more strains of Bordetella pertussis in saline. Vaccine contains individually prepared and purified antigenic components of Bordetella pertussis adsorbed on a mineral carrier such as aluminium hydroxide or hydrated aluminium phosphate. It contains either a suitably prepared pertussis toxoid or a pertussis toxin-like protein free from toxic properties produced by expression of a genetically modified form of the corresponding gene.
Pertussis Vaccine (Adsorbed): A sterile suspension of inactivated whole cells of one or more strains of Bordetella pertussis in saline to which hydrated aluminium phosphate or aluminium hydroxide has been added.
Pertusis vaccine is usually given along with diphtheria and tetanus vaccine.It can be given after 2months of age.
Pharmacokinets of Pertusis vaccine
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Onset of Action for Pertusis vaccine
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Duration of Action for Pertusis vaccine
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Half Life of Pertusis vaccine
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Side Effects of Pertusis vaccine
1.Redness
2.Swelling
3.Fever
4.Anaphylaxis
5.Bronchospasm
6.Laryngeal oedema
7.Generalised collapse
Contra-indications of Pertusis vaccine
Hypersensitivity to Pertusis vaccine
Special Precautions while taking Pertusis vaccine
1.Febrile convulsions
2.Epilepsy
3.Persistent screaming
4.Asthma.
Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Pertusis vaccine
1.For active immunisation against pertussis (For primary immunisation combined pertussis vaccines, usually diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines or diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, and haemophilus influenzae vaccines are used.)
Interactions for Pertusis vaccine
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Typical Dosage for Pertusis vaccine
As directed by the Physician
Schedule of Pertusis vaccine
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Storage Requirements for Pertusis vaccine
It should be stored at 2 - 8 degrees. Do not be allowed to freeze. Protected from light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Pertusis vaccine
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Pertusis vaccine
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for Pertusis vaccine in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for pertusis vaccine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for pertusis vaccine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take pertusis vaccine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for pertusis vaccine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for pertusis vaccine with the pharmacy.

Pertusis vaccine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for pertusis vaccine might be better known than pertusis vaccine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have pertusis vaccine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for pertusis vaccine.