BCG Vaccine

BCG Vaccine is a dried living culture of the bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis var. bovis, BCG Vaccine is grown from a strain that has been maintained to preserve its capacity for conferring immunity. BCG Vaccine is used for active immunization against tuberculosis. BCG Vaccine is administered by intradermal injection to tuberculin negative individuals for prevention of tuberculosis. BCG Vaccine is used for routine vaccination of children in regions where there is a high incidence of tuberculosis.

Brands
ONCOTICE BCG VACCINE BCG VACCINE BCG VACCINE BCG VACCINE SII-ONCO-BCG
Adult Dose
Dose: 0.1 ml
Single Dose: 0.1 (0.1)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Transdermal
Instructions: Usually given in children, refer neonatal dosage.
Neonatal
Dose: 0.05 ml
Single Dose: 0.05 (0.05)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Transdermal
Instructions: Once or as required
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.1 ml
Single Dose: 0.1 (0.1)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Transdermal
Instructions: Once or As Required
Characteristics
. It is of Semi Synthetic origin. It belongs to Toxoids and Biological Response Modulator, Vaccine pharmacological group.
Contraindications
BCG Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Leukaemia,Nephritis,AIDS,Hypersensitivity,Burns,Chronic visceral disorders,Lipoid nephrosis,Immunosuppression.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by BCG Vaccine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Skin RashX, Cough.
Indications
BCG Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like TB prophylaxis, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Bladder carcinoma.
Interactions
BCG Vaccine is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementCeftibutenTuberculin PPD 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.
Interfrence
Risks
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. Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
This medication should not be given to pregnant women unless the risks outweigh the benefits. Patients taking chemotherapy or steroids (prednisone-type drugs) should not get this medication, nor should patients with a fever or bladder infection. It should be used with caution while taking any antibiotics.
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