Cholera Vaccine
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Cholera Vaccine is a sterile suspension of killed Vibrio cholerae selected for high antigenic efficiency in a suitable diluent. It consists of a mixture of equal parts of suspension of cholera vibrios of the inaba and ogawa strains.
Indications
Cholera Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like Cholera prevention.
Contraindications
Cholera Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Infections, Renal diseases, Heart disease, Blood disorders.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cholera Vaccine, which give rise to further complications include Hypersensitivity reactions, Anaphylaxis, Neurological and psychiatric reactions. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cholera Vaccine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Fever, Sweating, Erythema, Malaise, Tenderness, Mild Headache, Mild tiredness, Loose stools, Mild abdominal pain, Decreased appetite.
Warnings
Vaccination should be postponed in patients suffering from any acute illness. Before injection of a vaccine any alcohol or disinfectant used for cleansing the skin should be allowed to evaporate otherwise inactivation of live vaccine may occur.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
0.5 ml (0.5 (0.5)) As recommended. SC/IM — In areas where cholera is epidemic or endemic, booster doses should be given every six months.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Cholera Vaccine is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementPlague VaccineConcurrent use may result in accentuated side effects.Prednisolone and Prednisone These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
SC Inj, IM Inj Store in refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
2 active brands listed alphabetically.
CHOLERA
ActiveSIND MEDICAL STORES
DML: CHOLERA
Inj
CHOLERA VACCINE
ActiveSIND MEDICAL STORES
DML: CHOLERA VACCINE
Inj