Pentaxim Information

Pentaxim is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. The alternative uses of Pentaxim have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Pentaxim is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Pentaxim also has some side effects, the most common being Erythema, Tenderness to touch, Swelling. Some other side effects of Pentaxim have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Pentaxim go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Pentaxim's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Pentaxim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Pentaxim is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Fever, Allergy, Infections are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pentaxim contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Pentaxim with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pentaxim is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Pentaxim Benefits & Uses
Pentaxim Dosage & How to Take
Pentaxim Side Effects
Pentaxim Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pentaxim with Other Drugs
Pentaxim Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pentaxim
Pentaxim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pentaxim Benefits & Uses

Pentaxim is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hemophilia B
Whooping Cough (Read More - Home remedies for whooping cough)
Tetanus
Diphtheria

Pentaxim Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Hemophilia B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: First 3 doses be given 4 weeks apart 6, 10 and 14 weeks, a booster dose Vaccine can be given at the age of 15-18 months

Pentaxim Related Warnings

Is the use of Pentaxim safe for pregnant women?

Pentaxim may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Pentaxim, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Pentaxim safe during breastfeeding?

Pentaxim is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Pentaxim on the Kidneys?

Pentaxim does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pentaxim on the Liver?

Using Pentaxim does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Pentaxim on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Pentaxim for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Pentaxim with Other Drugs

Pentaxim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Hydrocortisone

Prednisolone

Cisplatin

Cyclosporin

Paclitaxel

Vinblastine

Hydrocortisone

Carmustine

Carboplatin

Hydrocortisone

Adalimumab

Betamethasone

Cisplatin

Prednisolone

Hydrocortisone

Betamethasone

Pentaxim Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentaxim unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Bleeding
Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Hemophilia
Fever
Allergy
Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Pentaxim

Is this Pentaxim habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Pentaxim is addictive.

Pentaxim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pentaxim

Taking Pentaxim with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentaxim

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pentaxim with alcohol will be.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 925

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Adacel (tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed )

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 924-925

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1433

Pentaxim

Pentaxim Information

Pentaxim Benefits & Uses

Pentaxim Dosage & How to Take

Pentaxim Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Pentaxim with Other Drugs

Pentaxim Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Pentaxim

Pentaxim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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