{"id":25830,"date":"2022-09-28T10:38:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T10:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=25830"},"modified":"2022-09-30T12:26:52","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T12:26:52","slug":"tuberculin-ppd-rt-23-ajvaccines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tuberculin-ppd-rt-23-ajvaccines\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines &#8211; Tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) RT 23 uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>2 TU\/0.1 ml or&nbsp;10 TU\/0.1 ml&nbsp;Solution for&nbsp;injection<br>Tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) RT 23<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines is used as a skin test to diagnose whether you have been infected with bacteria that cause\u00a0tuberculosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For diagnostic purposes only.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 If you are allergic to tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) RT 23 or any other ingredient in Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 If you have previously had serious local reactions to tuberculin products, such as blisters or ulceration at the injection site.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before using Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 If you have had a tuberculin test in the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 If you have been vaccinated in the last 4-6 weeks against&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;or other diseases.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>False negative test results can occur if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Suffering from diabetes,\u00a0kidney failure, cancer,\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection,\u00a0or\u00a0sarcoidosis\u00a0(\u00a0inflammatory\u00a0disease\u00a0that can affect many organs, including lungs,\u00a0lymph nodes,\u00a0or skin).<\/li><li>Have reduced immune system due to drug treatment, e.g.\u00a0if you use\u00a0corticosteroids.<\/li><li>Had certain viral diseases, e.g.\u00a0measles, mumps, glandular fever, chicken pox, and\u00a0influenza, in recent months.<\/li><li>Vaccinated with certain live vaccines against viral diseases.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This skin test can be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No effects on the ability to drive or use machines have been observed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines contains sodium and potassium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;(39 mg) and less than 1 mmol of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(23 mg) per&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and can be considered&nbsp;potassium-&nbsp;and sodium-free.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor or nurse administers Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines into the top layer of skin on your forearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended dose is 0.1 ml for both children and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After\u00a0injection, a blister of 8-10 mm in diameter is formed, which disappears after about 10 minutes.\u00a0Redness\u00a0and swelling may also occur at the injection site.\u00a0After 48-72 hours, your doctor or nurse examines the results of the skin test.\u00a0If swelling has occurred, it should go down after the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serious allergic reactions (anaphylactic\u00a0shock\u00a0) such as swelling of the lips, face, and throat, breathing problems, or hives may occur in very rare cases (fewer than 1 in 10,000 people).\u00a0Contact your doctor immediately if you experience these reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;affects less than 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pain,\u00a0itching,\u00a0and irritation at the injection site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;affects less than 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fever and swollen\u00a0lymph nodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;affects less than 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Superficial tissue death (skin necrosis) usually disappears after a couple of days, and blistering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>\u00a0(occurring in an unknown number of users):<br>Ulceration at the injection site, headache, and hives (\u00a0urticaria\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Use before the expiry date stated on the packaging.\u00a0The expiration date (Utg.dat) is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Store in a refrigerator (2\u00baC-8\u00baC).<\/li><li>Store in the original packaging.\u00a0Light sensitive.<\/li><li>Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines should be used immediately after opening.\u00a0If Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines are not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions are the responsibility of the user, normally no longer than 24 hours at 2\u00baC-8\u00baC.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines does not contain live material.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) RT 23.1\u00a0dose\u00a0(0.1 ml) Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines 2 TU contains 0.04 micrograms tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) RT 23.1\u00a0dose\u00a0(0.1 ml) of Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines 10 TU contains 0.2 micrograms of tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) RT 23.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are disodium phosphate dihydrate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium chloride, potassium hydroxyquinoline sulfate, polysorbate 80, and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines is a&nbsp;solution for injection&nbsp;(&nbsp;solution for injection&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a clear, colorless slightly yellowish solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines are sold in two strengths: 2 TU and 10 TU<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes: vials containing 1.5 ml or 5 ml in pack sizes of 1 or 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AJ Vaccines A\/S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artillerivej 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DK-2300 Copenhagen S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: +45 7229 7000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fax: +45 7229 7999<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: ajvaccines@ajvaccines.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further information about this medicinal product can be obtained from the representative of the holder of the authorization for the product.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tuberculin PPD RT 23 AJVaccines is used as a skin test to diagnose whether you have been infected with bacteria that 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