Infectious Diseases – Vaccines
displays the names of the vaccines that cause untoward effects and interact with antimicrobial agents in-vivo. It also displays a list of organisms from which the physician may select to find the name of the effective vaccines.
The window includes the following sort buttons, Toxicity, Contraindications and Trade name:
- Toxicity: Lists untoward effects, which may complicate vaccine use:
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.
- Contraindications – Lists drugs which may interact with vaccines in-vivo or which are for which specific contraindications apply.
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 use of any drug or vaccine during pregnancy must consider all alternatives, potential risks and benefits to the specific patient.
