Immunosuppressive agents may depress or suppress reactivity to tuberculin test; reduced reactivity may persist for 5-6 weeks after discontinuation.
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Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative Interactions
Brand names: Tubersol
Skin Test Antigen · Tuberculosis Skin Test
Route: Intradermal
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS Allergy to any component of TUBERSOL or an anaphylactic or other allergic reaction to a previous test of tuberculin PPD is a contraindication to the use of TUBERSOL. (See DESCRIPTION and HOW SUPPLIED .) TUBERSOL should not be administered to: Persons who have had a severe reaction (e.g., necrosis, blistering, anaphylactic shock, or ulcerations) to a previous TST, Persons with documented active tuberculosis or a clear history of treatment for TB infection or disease, (9) Persons with extensive burns or eczema.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with TUBERSOL. It is also not known whether TUBERSOL can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. TUBERSOL should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
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Corticosteroids may depress or suppress reactivity to tuberculin test; reduced reactivity may persist for 5-6 weeks after discontinuation.
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Live measles vaccine may temporarily depress PPD reactivity. Tuberculin test should be given before vaccine, simultaneously at separate site, or postponed 4-6 weeks.
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Live mumps vaccine may temporarily depress PPD reactivity. Tuberculin test should be given before vaccine, simultaneously at separate site, or postponed 4-6 weeks.
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Live rubella vaccine may temporarily depress PPD reactivity. Tuberculin test should be given before vaccine, simultaneously at separate site, or postponed 4-6 weeks.
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Live oral polio vaccine may temporarily depress PPD reactivity. Tuberculin test should be given before vaccine, simultaneously at separate site, or postponed 4-6 weeks.
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Live varicella vaccine may temporarily depress PPD reactivity. Tuberculin test should be given before vaccine, simultaneously at separate site, or postponed 4-6 weeks.
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Live yellow fever vaccine may temporarily depress PPD reactivity. Tuberculin test should be given before vaccine, simultaneously at separate site, or postponed 4-6 weeks.
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