ADACEL TDAP (diphtheria,pertussis(acell),tetanus vaccine/pf)


Drug overview for ADACEL TDAP (diphtheria,pertussis(acell),tetanus vaccine/pf):

Generic name: DIPHTHERIA,PERTUSSIS(ACELL),TETANUS VACCINE/PF (dip-THEER-ee-uh/TET-un-us/per-TUSS-iss)
Drug class: Diphtheria Toxoid
Therapeutic class: Biologicals

Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed (DTaP; Daptacel(R), Infanrix(R)) and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed (Tdap; Adacel(R), Boostrix(R)) are fixed-combination preparations containing tetanus and diphtheria toxins (toxoids) and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed onto an aluminum adjuvant and are used to stimulate active immunity to diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Antigen potency varies depending on the manufacturer. DTaP also is commercially available in fixed-combination vaccines containing diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and poliovirus antigens (DTaP-IPV; Kinrix(R), Quadracel(R)), a fixed-combination vaccine containing diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and poliovirus antigens (DTaP-HepB-IPV; Pediarix(R)), and a combination vaccine containing diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliovirus, and Hib antigens (DTaP-IPV/Hib; Pentacel(R)). Although no longer available in the US, diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and whole-cell pertussis vaccine adsorbed (DTP, also referred to as DTwP) may still be used in other countries.

Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed (DTaP) and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed (Tdap) are used to stimulate active immunity to diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. The appropriate vaccine containing diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis antigens is selected based on age and whether primary or booster immunization is indicated. (See Uses: Choice of Vaccines Containing Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Antigens.) DTaP or Tdap may be indicated for postexposure vaccination against diphtheria in addition to anti-infective postexposure prophylaxis in unvaccinated or inadequately vaccinated household and other close contacts of an individual with diphtheria.

(See Uses: Postexposure Prophylaxis of Diphtheria.) DTaP or Tdap may be indicated in conjunction with passive immunization with tetanus immune globulin (TIG) for postexposure prophylaxis against tetanus in individuals with tetanus-prone wounds who are inadequately immunized against tetanus or whose tetanus immunization history is unknown or uncertain. (See Uses: Postexposure Prophylaxis of Tetanus.) DTaP may be indicated for postexposure prophylaxis against pertussis in infants and children who are unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated against pertussis. (See Uses: Postexposure Prophylaxis of Pertussis.) DTaP and Tdap are not indicated for treatment of diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis.

However, because diphtheria and tetanus infections do not necessarily confer immunity, initiation or completion of active immunization against these diseases is indicated at the time of recovery in any previously unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated individual. In addition, although pertussis is likely to confer short-term immunity, the duration of immunity is uncertain (waning may begin as early as 5-7 years after infection) and initiation or completion of active immunization against pertussis is indicated at the time of recovery.
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  • ADACEL TDAP VIAL
    ADACEL TDAP VIAL
The following indications for ADACEL TDAP (diphtheria,pertussis(acell),tetanus vaccine/pf) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus combined vaccination
Tdap vaccination during third trimester pregnancy to prevent pertussis in infant


Professional Synonyms:
Active immunization for diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus
Diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus vaccination