Therapy - Vaccines
comprises the following buttons:
- Toxicity - Lists untoward effects, which may complicate vaccine use.
- Contraindications - Lists drugs which may interact with vaccines in vivo or which are for which specific contraindications apply.
- Trade Names
The Toxicity Button
The user should note that not all forms of toxicity are equally common among the drugs listed. GIDEON has attempted to present a comprehensive listing of potential and reported effects. Minor and local effects such as pain on injection and phlebitis are not included
The Contraindications Button
The Contraindications list does not include interference with laboratory tests and reagents. Not all of the interactions listed are common. GIDEON has opted to present a list of all potential and reported interactions. In many cases, data regarding contraindication in pregnancy are based on animal studies only.
Trade Names
Lists trade names of vaccines that can be selected to find corresponding generic name.
The Display Window displays the list of toxic effects, contraindications or trade names, when you select the appropriate radio button.
The use of any drug or vaccine during pregnancy must consider all alternatives, potential risks and benefits to the specific patient.
