Decavac and Sirturo

• 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: bedaquiline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sirturo

Sirturo (bedaquiline) is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Sirturo is used together with other medications to treat tuberculosis of the lungs that has been resistant to other antibacterial medications.

Sirturo is for use in adults and children at least 12 years old and weighing at least 66 pounds (30 kilograms).

Sirturo can cause serious and sometimes fatal side effects. This medicine should be used only if you have no other treatment options.