Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Complex Mixtures [D20] » Biological Products » Vaccines » Toxoids » Diphtheria Toxoid
Description
The formaldehyde-inactivated toxin of Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is generally used in mixtures with TETANUS TOXOID and PERTUSSIS VACCINE; (DTP); or with tetanus toxoid alone (DT for pediatric use and Td, which contains 5- to 10-fold less diphtheria toxoid, for other use). Diphtheria toxoid is used for the prevention of diphtheria; DIPHTHERIA ANTITOXIN is for treatment. MeSH
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Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines
16 drugs (13 approved, 3 experimental)
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine
13 drugs (9 approved, 4 experimental)
Phase 4 Indicated Drugs (1)
Phase 3 Indicated Drugs (5)
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