Aplisol
Aplisol 5ML of 5UNIT/0.1ML
What is Aplisol?
Tubersol is a purified protein derivative (PPD) administered via an intradermal injection for tuberculin skin testing, utilized to aid in the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. It elicits a localized immune response in individuals previously sensitized to tuberculosis antigens, which is typically measured 48 to 72 hours post-injection.Side Effects
- Fever
- Fainting, lightheadedness, seizure
- Bleeding or a dark bruise at the injection site (can occur up to 3 days after the skin test)
Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you have HIV or AIDS, a weak immune system, other medical problems, or if you have had an organ transplant. Tell your doctor if you have recently received any vaccination, including vaccines for the flu, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, yellow fever, and varicella.
- Some patients may have a false-positive or false-negative reaction to a tuberculin skin test. This may occur if you have received a vaccine against tuberculosis (such as BCG) or if you have been exposed to other mycobacteria.
- Fainting, lightheadedness, seizure
- Fever
- Hard lump at the injection site
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- Fever
- Fainting, lightheadedness, seizure
- Bleeding or a dark bruise at the injection site (can occur up to 3 days after the skin test)
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Hard lump at the injection site
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you have HIV or AIDS, a weak immune system, other medical problems, or if you have had an organ transplant. Tell your doctor if you have recently received any vaccination, including vaccines for the flu, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, yellow fever, and varicella.
- Some patients may have a false-positive or false-negative reaction to a tuberculin skin test. This may occur if you have received a vaccine against tuberculosis (such as BCG) or if you have been exposed to other mycobacteria.
- Fainting, lightheadedness, seizure
- Fever
- Hard lump at the injection site
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Aplisol 5ML of 5UNIT/0.1ML
What is Aplisol ?
Tubersol is a purified protein derivative (PPD) administered via an intradermal injection for tuberculin skin testing, utilized to aid in the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. It elicits a localized immune response in individuals previously sensitized to tuberculosis antigens, which is typically measured 48 to 72 hours post-injection.
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