Menactra (meningococcal conjugate vaccine) Disease Interactions
There are 3 disease interactions with Menactra (meningococcal conjugate vaccine):
Vaccines (Includes Menactra) ↔ Im Injection
Severe Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
Applies to: Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopathy, Coagulation Defect
In patients with thrombocytopenia or coagulation disorders, intramuscular injections may produce bleeding and hematomas. Patients with a platelet count less than 50,000/mm3 are at an increased risk. Caution is advised if the vaccine (e.g., plague vaccine, hepatitis A and B vaccines, and aluminum-adsorbed DTaP, DTP, DT, or Td) must be administered intramuscularly. The risk of bleeding may be minimized by vaccination immediately after the administration of replacement factor, use of a 23-gauge (or smaller) needle, and immediate application of direct pressure to the vaccination site for at least 2 minutes.
References
- "Product Information. Cholera vaccine (cholera vaccine)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA.
- American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Infectious Diseases; Peter G, ed. "Red BooK: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 24th" Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics (1997):
- "Product Information. Engerix-B (hepatitis B vaccine)." SmithKline Beecham, Philadelphia, PA.
- "Product Information. Havrix (hepatitis A vaccine)." SmithKline Beecham, Philadelphia, PA.
- "Product Information. Plague Vaccine (plague vaccine)." Greer Laboratories Inc, Lenoir, NC.
Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (Includes Menactra) ↔ Gbs
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
Applies to: Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Persons previously diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) may be at increased risk of GBS following receipt of meningococcal conjugate vaccine. The decision to give this vaccine should take into account the potential benefits and risks.
Vaccines (Live Attenuated/Toxoid) (Includes Menactra) ↔ Immunocompromised
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
Applies to: Immunodeficiency
The expected antibody responses may not be obtained when live attenuated vaccines and/or toxoids are administered to immunosuppressed persons, including those receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Caution and close monitoring is advised.
Menactra (meningococcal conjugate vaccine) drug Interactions
There are 188 drug interactions with Menactra (meningococcal conjugate vaccine)
See Also
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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