Tenivac

Alternate Name: Tenivac

Description: Tenivac is a vaccine that protects against infections caused by tetanus (lockjaw) and diphtheria. Diphtheria/tetanus toxoid vaccine is the generic version of Tenivac. The estimated price of receiving one dose of the Tenivac vaccine is $65. If you do not have insurance, you can use our free LowerMyRx savings card to get a discount of up to 80% off the retail price of this vaccine.

Dosage Form: Syringe

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Vaccine, Toxoid

Generic Available: No

Strength: 5-2 LFU

Warnings: Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a bleeding problem or weak immune system. Tell your doctor about any reaction you or your child have had after receiving a vaccine. This includes severe redness or swelling where the shot was given or a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome (a nervous system disorder that causes paralysis) after receiving a vaccine with tetanus. If you or your child develop a skin rash, hives, or any allergic reaction after receiving this vaccine, tell your doctor right away. Tell the doctor right away if you or your child are allergic to latex rubber. The prefilled syringes or bottle of vaccine may contain natural rubber latex. This may cause an allergic reaction in patients who are sensitive to latex. This vaccine will not treat an active infection. If you or your child have an infection due to diphtheria or tetanus, you will need medicine to treat the infection. Swelling of the lips, face, tongue, hands, ankles, or feet. Swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in your neck, armpit, or groin. Unusual tiredness or weakness. Wheezing or trouble with breathing.

Food Warnings: If you or your child develop a skin rash, hives, or any allergic reaction after receiving this vaccine, tell your doctor right away., Tell your doctor about any reaction you or your child have had after receiving a vaccine. This includes severe redness or swelling where the shot was given or a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome (a nervous system disorder that causes paralysis) after receiving a vaccine with tetanus., Tell the doctor right away if you or your child are allergic to latex rubber. The prefilled syringes or bottle of vaccine may contain natural rubber latex. This may cause an allergic reaction in patients who are sensitive to latex., Make sure your doctor knows if you are receiving a medicine or treatment that may weaken the immune system. This may include steroids (such as prednisone, dexamethasone, prednisolone, or Medrol®), radiation treatment, or cancer medicines (chemotherapy)., This vaccine will not treat an active infection. If you or your child have an infection due to diphtheria or tetanus, you will need medicine to treat the infection.