Menactra Vaccine

Introduction to Menactra Vaccine

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.

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 drugs

Inform 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.

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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 Vaccine

Menactra 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 Vaccine

Side 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

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