Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJV: Dosing, Side Effect & Interaction

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Mycobacterium tuberculosis purified protein derivative

Indications/Uses

Diagnostic purposes (Mantoux test).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply 0.1 mL of 2 tuberculin unit intradermally in middle 3rd of forearm.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Severe local reaction to tuberculin products.

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Special Precautions

Avoid SC or IM inj. Anaphylaxis; observe for allergic reactions for up to 20 min after administration. Active TB; lowered sensitivity to tuberculin by other diseases eg, cancer, sarcoidosis. Undernourished patients.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Inj site vesiculation, ulceration or necrosis; mild fever or lymph node swelling; hypersensitivity, anaphylactic reactions; headache, urticaria.

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Drug Interactions

Decreased tuberculin reaction w/ live virus vaccines. Suppressed reactivity to tuberculin test w/ immunosuppressive treatment ie, corticosteroids. Positive Mantoux test w/ previous BCG vaccination or earlier infection w/ nontuberculous mycobacterium.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Radiographic & Diagnostic Agents

ATC Classification

V04CF01 - tuberculin ; Belongs to the class of diagnostic agents used to test for tuberculosis.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJV soln for inj 2 tuberculin unit/0.1 mL

Packing/Price

1.5 mL x 1's

Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJV

tuberculin purified protein derivative

Manufacturer:

Pharmaniaga LifeScience

Distributor:

Pharmaniaga Marketing