Acthib

Alternate Name: Pentacel-ActHIB Component

Dosage Form: Solution Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Vaccine

Generic Available: No

Warnings: It may take up to 2 weeks for your child's body to develop the ability to resist an infection with Haemophilus influenzae type b. There is a chance your child could become ill during this time with the bacteria. The vaccine syringe and vial stopper contains dry natural rubber (a derivative of latex), which may cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to latex. Tell your doctor if your child has a latex allergy before receiving this medicine. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Tell your doctor if your child has bleeding problems, HIV infection or AIDS, cancer, problems with the immune system, or a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome (severe nerve and muscle problem). Tell your doctor if your child has any type of illness or infection (including a cold or the flu), especially if your child has a fever. Your doctor may want to delay giving the shot until your child is well. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Food Warnings: Some medicines may affect how haemophilus b conjugate vaccine (tetanus toxoid conjugate) works. Tell your doctor if your child is also using any medicine that weakens the immune system (including arthritis medicine, cancer medicine, steroids, or radiation treatment)., Make sure your doctor knows if your child has an allergy to latex rubber. The vaccine syringes and vials may contain dry natural latex rubber. This may cause an allergic reaction in patients who are sensitive to latex., Tell your doctor if your child has any type of illness or infection (such as a cold or the flu), especially if your child has a fever. Your doctor may want to delay giving the shot until your child is well., It may take up to 2 weeks for your child's body to develop the ability to resist an infection with Haemophilus influenzae type b. There is a chance your child could become ill during this time with the bacteria., Patients who have problems with their immune systems, such as those who are getting medicine like prednisone, receiving chemotherapy for cancer, or who have HIV infection or AIDS, may not be fully protected by this vaccine. Because there may be some benefit, your child's doctor may still want to give the vaccine.