Decavac and Mestinon Timespan

• Generic Name: diphtheria toxoid / tetanus toxoid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Decavac, Tenivac, Diphtheria-Tetanus Toxoids, Pediatric

Diphtheria and tetanus vaccine is a combination vaccine that is given to protect against infections caused by diphtheria and tetanus (lockjaw). The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against these diseases. This vaccine is given to children 6 weeks of age and older, teenagers, and adults.

Diphtheria is a serious illness that can cause breathing problems, heart problems, nerve damage, pneumonia, and possibly death. The risk for serious illness is greater in very young children and the elderly.

Tetanus (also known as lockjaw) is a very serious illness that causes severe muscle spasms that make the muscles very rigid or stiff. The muscle spasms can be strong enough to cause bone fractures in the spine. The disease can also cause breathing problems, swallowing problems, seizures, and possibly death.

This vaccine is to be administered only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: pyridostigmine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mestinon, Mestinon Timespan, Regonol

Mestinon Timespan affects chemicals in the body that are involved in the communication between nerve impulses and muscle movement.

Mestinon Timespan is used to treat the symptoms of myasthenia gravis. It is also used in military personnel who have been exposed to nerve gas.

Mestinon Timespan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.