diphtheria and tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine/poliovirus vaccine inactivated/hepatitis b vaccine/haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (Hexaxim, DTaP/IPV/Hep B/Hib)
Classes: Vaccines, Combos
- Dosing and uses of Hexaxim, DTaP/IPV/Hep B/Hib (diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis vaccine/poliovirus vaccine inactivated/hepatitis b/haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine)
- Pharmacology of Hexaxim, DTaP/IPV/Hep B/Hib (diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis vaccine/poliovirus vaccine inactivated/hepatitis b/haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine)
Dosing and uses of Hexaxim, DTaP/IPV/Hep B/Hib (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis vaccine/poliovirus vaccine inactivated/hepatitis b/haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
Not indicated for adults
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
Primary Immunization
Combination vaccine pending FDA approval for routine immunization to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliovirus, hepatitis B, and haemophilus influenzae type B
Pharmacology of Hexaxim, DTaP/IPV/Hep B/Hib (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis vaccine/poliovirus vaccine inactivated/hepatitis b/haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine)
Mechanism of action
Conveys active immunity via stimulation of endogenously produced antibodies to diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliovirus, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type B
