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About D.T. Amp
D.T. Amp belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent diphtheria and tetanus. Diphtheria is a serious infection affecting the nose and throat, leading to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and even death. Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is caused by bacteria that enter the body through deep cuts, wounds, or burns affecting the nervous system. D.T. Amp is not meant to treat diphtheria or tetanus infection.
D.T. Amp contains 'Diphtheria toxoid and Tetanus toxoid.' When injected into the muscle, it works by exposing the body to a small dose of bacteria or a protein from the bacteria. Thereby, it helps in providing immunity or resistance against diphtheria and tetanus diseases.
D.T. Amp will be injected into the muscle by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of D.T. Amp fever, crying, and loss of appetite. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor beforehand if you or your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines (paralysis, encephalopathy), immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, cancers like leukaemia/lymphoma, and fits. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. The paediatric version of D.T. Amp is recommended for children from 6 weeks through 6 years of age. D.T. Amp is not indicated for use in infants below six weeks of age or children of 7 years of age or older.
Uses of D.T. Amp
D.T. Amp used in the prevention of diphtheria and tetanus. The detailed uses of D.T. Amp are as follows:

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D.T. Amp is an immunizing agent that contains 'Diphtheria toxoid and Tetanus toxoid.' It is used to prevent diphtheria and tetanus. It works by exposing the body to a small dose of bacteria or a protein from the bacteria, thus providing immunity or resistance against diphtheria and tetanus diseases. D.T. Amp is not meant to treat diphtheria or tetanus infection.
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Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor before taking the shot if you or your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines (paralysis, encephalopathy), immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, cancers like leukaemia/lymphoma, and fits. D.T. Amp is a pregnancy category C drug and may have harmful effects on the developing baby. Hence, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. The paediatric version of D.T. Amp is recommended for children from 6 weeks through 6 years of age. D.T. Amp is not indicated for use in infants below six weeks of age or children of 7 years of age or older. Store D.T. Amp in cold places at 2°C to 8°C and do not freeze.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Avoid intake of processed foods, foods high in sugar and fat, as these may cause inflammation.
Foods rich in magnesium like avocados, flax seeds, corn, oatmeal, curd, and pumpkin help relax the blocked jaw muscles and relieve the pain and inflammation.
Adding high protein foods such as milk, egg, meat to your daily diet can effectively reduce the action of tetanus causing bacteria.
Opt for foods rich in omega 3 fatty acid to get relief from pain, swelling, and inflammation.
Jaw exercises can improve the condition and minimize the pain. Do four sets of this exercise every day.
Eat a healthy diet, and keep yourself well hydrated.
Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and combating pain.
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Alcohol
Caution
It is not known if D.T. Amp is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information.
Pregnancy
Caution
D.T. Amp is a pregnancy category C drug and may have harmful effects on the developing baby. Please consult your doctor before taking D.T. Amp if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
Safe if prescribed
D.T. Amp is safe if prescribed by your doctor during breastfeeding since it does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amounts. However, please consult your doctor before taking D.T. Amp if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
Caution
It is not known if D.T. Amp alters your ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
D.T. Amp is safe if prescribed by your doctor. Please consult your doctor if you suffer from severe liver impairment/liver disease.
Kidney
Safe if prescribed
D.T. Amp is safe if prescribed by your doctor. Please consult your doctor if you suffer from severe kidney impairment/kidney disease.
Children
Caution
D.T. Amp is recommended for use in children from 6 weeks through 6 years of age only after the doctor's advice. D.T. Amp is not indicated for use in infants below six weeks of age or children of 7 years of age or older.
D.T. Amp contains diphtheria and tetanus toxoids. When injected into the muscle, D.T. Amp releases a small dose of bacteria or protein of bacteria in the body, which further provides immunity against diphtheria and tetanus diseases.
D.T. Amp should be used with caution in the medical history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines (paralysis, encephalopathy), immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, cancers like leukaemia/lymphoma, and fits. Please let your doctor know if your child has any other medical problems before starting D.T. Amp .
If your child misses a booster dose, take the next dose as soon as possible. Please be sure that your child receives all the recommended doses of the paediatric version of D.T. Amp since your child is not fully protected until he/she receives the complete scheduled series of shots.
If your child has shown a severe allergic reaction after the first shot, he/she should not get the booster doses since it can be life-threatening. Please consult your doctor for more information.
You can take other vaccines along with D.T. Amp if you do not have any allergic reactions. If you are taking other vaccines and D.T. Amp , they should be given by separate syringes and at different injection sites.
D.T. Amp is to be stored in cold places at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze the vial.
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