Drug details
DTP (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine adsorbed usp)
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DTP (diptheria, tetanus toxoids and pertussis) Vaccine Adsorbed (For Pediatric Use) is a vaccine used for active immunization of children up to age 7 years against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) simultaneously. DTP is available in generic form.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- vomiting,
- fever,
- drowsiness,
- fretfulness,
- weight loss (anorexia),
- persistent crying, and
- rarely, convulsions.
The following drugs are related to DTP, either as a replacement or used together:
- Boostrix (tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine, adsorbed)