Review the side-effects of Tetanus-Diphtheria-Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Serious Reactions - Anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity, Guillain-Barre syndrome, tingling, facial palsy, hives and swelling of lymph nodes.
Common Reactions - Injection site reaction, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, joint pain, back pain, muscle pain, rash.
Adacel (Tdap), Boostrix (Tdap), Boostrix (obsolete2) (obsolete)
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Serious Reactions - Anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity, Guillain-Barre syndrome, tingling, facial palsy, hives and swelling of lymph nodes.
Common Reactions - Injection site reaction, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, joint pain, back pain, muscle pain, rash.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Tetanus-Diphtheria-Acellular Pertussis (Tdap)
Tetanus-Diphtheria-Acellular Pertussis (Tdap)(Adacel (Tdap)) generic is an immunization agent, prescribed for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis as a single dose in persons 11 to 64 years. It works by developing immunity to the disease.Trade Names for Tetanus-Diphtheria-Acellular Pertussis (Tdap)
International :
Adacel (Tdap), Boostrix (Tdap), Boostrix (obsolete2) (obsolete)