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Tripacel, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Tetanus, Diphtheria. Other than this, Tripacel has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Tripacel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tripacel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tripacel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Tripacel has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Tripacel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tripacel related warnings section.
Tripacel is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Epilepsy are examples of such conditions.
Drug interactions for Tripacel have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tripacel is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Tripacel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tripacel is used -
Mild
Is the use of Tripacel safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Tripacel will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Tripacel safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Tripacel for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Tripacel on the Kidneys?
Using Tripacel does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Tripacel on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Tripacel on the liver.
What is the effect of Tripacel on the Heart?
You can take Tripacel without any fear of damage to the heart.
Tripacel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tripacel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tripacel habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tripacel.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tripacel you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Tripacel should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tripacel for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tripacel
You can take Tripacel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tripacel
Information about the interaction of Tripacel and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 925
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