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      tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid (Rx)

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      Dosing & Uses

      AdultPediatricGeriatric

      Primary Immunization

      0.5 mL IM; repeat at 4-8weeks after first dose and at 6-12 months after second dose

      Booster: 0.5 mL IM q10Years

      Additional Information

      Up-to-date vaccination schedules available at www.cdc.gov/nip/publications

      Other Indications & Uses

      Selective immunization against tetanus (use trivalent DTP for routine Peds immunization)

      Primary Immunization

      < 7 Years

      • Safety and efficacy not established

      > 7 Years

      • 0.5 mL IM; repeat at 4-8weeks after first dose and at 6-12 months after second dose
      • Booster: 0.5 mL IM q10Years
      • Use trivalent DTP for routine Peds immunization

      Primary Immunization

      0.5 mL IM; repeat at 4-8weeks after first dose and at 6-12 months after second dose

      Booster: 0.5 mL IM q10Years

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                Contraindicated (1)

                • belimumab

                  belimumab decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Do not administer live vaccines 30 days before or concurrently with belimumab.

                Serious - Use Alternative (38)

                • adalimumab

                  adalimumab decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • alefacept

                  alefacept decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • anakinra

                  anakinra decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • antithymocyte globulin equine

                  antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • antithymocyte globulin rabbit

                  antithymocyte globulin rabbit decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • azathioprine

                  azathioprine decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • basiliximab

                  basiliximab decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • brodalumab

                  brodalumab, tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Prior to initiating brodalumab, complete all age appropriate immunizations. No data are available on the ability of live or inactive vaccines to elicit an immune response in patients being treated with brodalumab.

                • budesonide

                  budesonide decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • canakinumab

                  canakinumab decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • cortisone

                  cortisone decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • deflazacort

                  deflazacort decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • dexamethasone

                  dexamethasone decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • etanercept

                  etanercept decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • everolimus

                  everolimus decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • fludrocortisone

                  fludrocortisone decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • glatiramer

                  glatiramer decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • golimumab

                  golimumab decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • hydrocortisone

                  hydrocortisone decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

                  hydroxychloroquine sulfate decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • infliximab

                  infliximab decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • ixekizumab

                  ixekizumab decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Prior to initiating ixekizumab, complete all age appropriate immunizations; non-live vaccinations received during treatment with ixekizumab may not elicit an immune response sufficient to prevent disease.

                • leflunomide

                  leflunomide decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • methylprednisolone

                  methylprednisolone decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • muromonab CD3

                  muromonab CD3 decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • mycophenolate

                  mycophenolate decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • ofatumumab SC

                  ofatumumab SC decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines at least 2 weeks before initiating ofatumumab SC for inactivated vaccines, and whenever possible.

                • prednisolone

                  prednisolone decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • prednisone

                  prednisone decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • rilonacept

                  rilonacept decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • secukinumab

                  secukinumab decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Prior to initiating secukinumab, complete all age appropriate immunizations; non-live vaccinations received during treatment with secukinumab may not elicit an immune response sufficient to prevent disease.

                • siponimod

                  siponimod decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pause vaccinations beginning 1 week before initiating siponimod and for 4 weeks after stopping treatment. Coadministration with live attenuated vaccines may increase infection risk.

                • sirolimus

                  sirolimus decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • tacrolimus

                  tacrolimus decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • temsirolimus

                  temsirolimus decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • tocilizumab

                  tocilizumab decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

                  triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • ustekinumab

                  ustekinumab decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Prior initiating therapy, patients should receive all age-appropriate immunizations as recommended by current guidelines. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                Monitor Closely (14)

                • cimetidine

                  cimetidine increases levels of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                • cyclosporine

                  cyclosporine decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks before initiating immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before starting immunosuppressive therapy or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. Longer waiting periods may be required for drugs that maintain their immunosuppressive effects for more than 3 months after discontinuation (eg, ocrelizumab). .

                • ibrutinib

                  ibrutinib decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

                • ifosfamide

                  ifosfamide decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

                • lomustine

                  lomustine decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

                • mechlorethamine

                  mechlorethamine decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

                • melphalan

                  melphalan decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

                • mercaptopurine

                  mercaptopurine decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

                • methotrexate

                  methotrexate decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant administration of methotrexate can decrease the immunological response of vaccines.

                • onasemnogene abeparvovec

                  onasemnogene abeparvovec decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust vaccinations to accommodate concomitant corticosteroid administration prior to and following onasemnogene abeparvovec infusion. When initiating systemic corticosteriod therapy, wait 2 weeks after an inactivated vaccine.

                • oxaliplatin

                  oxaliplatin decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

                • procarbazine

                  procarbazine decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

                • tralokinumab

                  tralokinumab will decrease the level or effect of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Limited data are available regarding coadministration with non-live vaccines.

                • voclosporin

                  voclosporin decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Inactivated vaccines noted to be safe for administration may not be sufficiently immunogenic during treatment.

                Minor (2)

                • chloroquine

                  chloroquine decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

                • ozanimod

                  ozanimod decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Minor/Significance Unknown. No clinical data are available on the efficacy and safety of vaccinations in patients taking ozanimod. Vaccinations may be less effective if coadministered with ozanimod.

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                Adverse Effects

                Suspected adverse events after administration of any vaccine may be reported to Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS), 1-800-822-7967

                Frequency Not Defined

                Malaise

                Rash

                Arthus reaction

                Nausea

                Hypotension

                Fever

                Guillain-Barre syndrome

                EEG disturbances

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                Warnings

                Contraindications

                Hypersensitivity to Thimerosal

                Delay if acute/febrile illness

                Cautions

                Adults: DT toxoids preferred

                For passive immunization, use Tetanus Immune Globulin (TIG)

                Adsorbed to aluminum for greater immunogenicity

                Need 3 doses for primary immunization

                Alternative is fluid toxoid for use if hypersensitive to aluminum

                Need four 0.5 mL doses for primary immunization

                Children <7 years

                • Not recommended, use instead:
                • Diphtheria, Tetanus toxoids, and Acellular Pertussis vaccine (DTaP), or
                • Diphtheria, Tetanus toxoids, and Pertussis vaccine (DTP), or
                • Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids (DT)
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                Pregnancy & Lactation

                Pregnancy Category: C

                Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk

                Pregnancy Categories

                A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

                B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

                C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

                D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

                X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

                NA: Information not available.

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                Pharmacology

                Mechanism of Action

                Active immunization by toxoid-induced Ab production against Clostridium tetani exotoxin

                Pharmacokinetics

                These products convey active immunity via stimulation of production of endogenously produced antibodies

                The onset of protection from disease is relatively slow, but duration is long lasting (years)

                Duration: 10 year

                Bioavailability: 100%

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