Hepatitis Vaccine

The earlier hepatitis vaccine is made from chemically inactivated hepatitis surface antigen particles. A newer recombinant hepatis vaccine has been recently approved. Hepatitis Vaccine is used to provide active immunization against transmissible viral hepatitis.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 0.285 ug/kg
Single Dose: 0.28 (0.285)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IM
Instructions: Initially for once
Neonatal
Dose: 0.285 ug/kg
Single Dose: 0.28 (0.285)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Intra Muscular
Instructions: Initially for Once
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.285 ug/kg
Single Dose: 0.28 (0.285)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Intra Muscular
Instructions: Initially for Once
Characteristics
It belongs to Vaccines pharmacological group.
Contraindications
Hepatitis Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Febrile illness.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Hepatitis Vaccine, which give rise to further complications include Convulsions, Angioedema, Angioedema, Paralysis.Hepatitis Vaccine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylactic reactions, Erythema. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Hepatitis Vaccine therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Hepatitis Vaccine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Abdominal pain, Pharyngitis, Warmth feeling, Tenderness.
Indications
Hepatitis Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like Hepatitis prophylaxis, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Chronic liver disease.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Hepatitis Vaccine was found.
Interfrence
Dialysis
Risks
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.
Storage
Inj Store in refrigerator. Do not Freeze.
Warnings
Hepatitis vaccine should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing infections, heart disease, lung disease, blood disorder, immune system disorder, any illness or any allergies, especially to yeast.Pregnancy, lactation, Infection, Maemodialyin, Altered Immunity.
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