Varicella Vaccine
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
A freeze-dried preparation of the attenuated strains of Herpes virus varicella grown in cultures of human diploid cells. It is used for active immunization against varicella (chickenpox) in persons considered to be at high risk of either contracting the infection or to be highly susceptible to any complications it may cause.
Indications
Varicella Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like Varicella prophylaxis.
Contraindications
Varicella Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Leukemia, Bone marrow depression, Infections, Tuberculosis, AIDS, Neoplastic disease, Respiratory infection, Febrile illness, Immunosuppression.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Varicella Vaccine, which give rise to further complications include Skin rashes, Anaphylactic reactions, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Face and eyes swelling. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Varicella Vaccine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Tiredness, Headache, Fatigue, Irritability, Diarrhea, Fever, Nervousness, Pain, Cough, Muscle aching, Paresthesias, Disturbed sleep, Reaction at injection site, Papular vesicular eruption.
Warnings
Immunosuppressive therapy can cause a more extensive reaction to a live vaccine therefore immuno suppression contraindicates the use of varicella vaccine. It is advisable not to give varicella vaccine to any patient who has received blood or plasma transfusions within the previous 5 months. Patient with leukemia, neoplastic disease or any blood dyscrasia should not receive the vaccine. Because of the chances of anaphylactic reactions the vaccine should remain in under medical supervision for 30 minutes after immunization. Varicella vaccine contains trace amounts of neomycin and should not be given to anyone with a history of neomycin hypersensitivity. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine, including gelatin, should not receive varicella vaccine. It is recommended that varicella vaccine is not administered either during pregnancy, or within the three months before becoming pregnant. Vaccine should be used with caution in breast-feeding women. There is also a possibility of transmitting the virus from a newly vaccinated individual to other persons. Varicella vaccine should not be administered intradermally and must under no circumstances be administered intravenously. In high risk patients varicella vaccine should not be administered at the same time as other live attenuated vaccines.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers. 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 — Single Dose.
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
No data regarding the interactions of Varicella Vaccine was found.
Storage
Dry Powder Store in refrigerator. Freezing is recommended. Protect from Sunlight. Diulent Store at room temperature.