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Menactra Vaccine

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Manufacturer
SANOFI INDIA LTD
Origin of Medicine
France
Price for
1 Vial(s) Of 0.5ml
Salt Composition
Meningo-coccal Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate
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Menactra Vaccine contains an active component called Meningo-coccal Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate. This vaccine is an active immunizing agent used to prevent meningococcal disease caused by neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, W – 135, but it is not effective against N meningitidis serogroup B. It is contraindicated for persons who are diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS); it may increase the risk of GBS. Consult your doctor if you are allergic to the drug and its other ingredients. 

The drug is not effective in people with low immune response or certain conditions and those with complement deficiencies or taking certain medications are at higher risk for meningococcal disease even after vaccination with the medicine and immunosuppressive therapies may reduce the immune response to vaccines. Notify your physician if you think you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Notify your doctor if you consume any other medicine with a Menactra Vaccine. The safety and effectiveness of the drug are not established in adults older than 55 years of age.

Uses of Menactra Vaccine
  •  Prevent meningococcal disease caused by neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, W – 135
  • Therapeutic Effects of Menactra Vaccine

    Meningococcal Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate stimulates the production of antibodies that act against the bacteria and protects specifically from Neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, W – 135, thus preventing invasion of meningococcal disease.

    Interaction of Menactra Vaccine with other drugsInform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Menactra Vaccine and can cause undesirable side effects.

    More Information about Menactra Vaccine
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Store at 2°C - 8°C
  • Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
  • How to consume Menactra VaccineMenactra Vaccine will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It is usually administered in the muscle (intramuscular). Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors.

    Safety Advices for Menactra Vaccine

      

    Pregnancy

      

    Menactra Vaccine is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Report to your doctor if you are pregnant think you may be pregnant, or planning for the pregnancy before starting the treatment.

      

    Breast Feeding

      

    Menactra Vaccine is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Report to your doctor if you are pregnant think, you may be pregnant or planning for the pregnancy before starting the treatment.

      

    Lungs

      

    It is unknown whether Menactra Vaccine is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.

      

    Liver

      

    Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking Menactra Vaccine, as this medication should be used cautiously in liver disease patients.

      

    Alcohol

      

    It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol after administering Menactra Vaccine. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking vaccine.

      

    Driving

      

    Menactra Vaccine may cause drowsiness or fainting in the few individuals. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before handling vehicles and machinery.

    Side Effects of Menactra VaccineSide effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

    Serious

    • Allergic reaction (difficulty with breathing, chest tightness, rash, itching, hives, swelling in the lips, tongue, or face)

    Common

    • Tenderness
    • Swelling
    • Irritability
    • Abnormal crying
    • Drowsiness
    • Loss of appetite
    • Vomiting
    • Fever
    • Pain
    • Redness
    • Tiredness
    • Muscle pain

    Word of AdviceConsult your doctor if you have an allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) or a blood, immune, or nerve disorder before taking Menactra Vaccine. It may cause you to faint, so it is recommended to be cautious when driving or handling any machinery.

    FAQs Q 1. What precautions should I take while on the Menactra Vaccine?

    Consult your healthcare provider if you have an allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) or a blood, immune, or nerve disorder before taking the medicine. It may cause you to faint, so it is recommended to be cautious when driving or handling any machinery.

    Q 2. Can I drive when I take Menactra Vaccine?

    It is recommended to avoid driving when you take the medicine, as it can cause drowsiness or fainting. Consult your doctor before driving.

    Q 3. Can an elderly individual safely take Menactra Vaccine?

    The safety and effectiveness of the drug in adults older than 55 years of age have not been established. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

    Q 4. Can the Menactra Vaccine be given at the same time as other vaccines?

    Consult your doctor before taking Menactra Vaccine if you have recently taken any vaccines.

    Q 5. Can the Menactra Vaccine protect us from all meningitis disease?

    No, It prevents meningococcal disease caused by neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, W – 135, but it is not effective against N meningitidis serogroup B.

    Fact Box of Menactra Vaccine

    Molecule name: Meningococcal Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine

    Therapeutic class: Active immunnising agents

    Pharmacological class: Toxoid vaccine

    Indications: Prevent meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, W – 135

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    Manufacturer
    SANOFI INDIA LTD
    Origin of Medicine
    France
    Price for
    1 Vial(s) Of 0.5ml
    Salt Composition
    Meningo-coccal Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate
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