Prevenar 13 Vaccine
Rs.3791for 1 prefilled syringe(s) (0.5 ml Suspension for Injection each)
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prevenar 13 Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Prevenar 13 NA Suspension for Injection
Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine(NA)
Prevenar 13 suspension for injection uses
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How prevenar 13 suspension for injection works
Prevenar 13 Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Common side effects of prevenar 13 suspension for injection
Sleepiness, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Decreased appetite, Irritability, Rash, Sleep deprivation, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever, Hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness), Chills, Urticaria, Limitations of arm movement, Convulsion, Hypotonic-hyporesponsive episode
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- Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine is given to prevent invasive diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria such as pneumonia, meningitis, ear, and blood infections.
- It is given as an injection into a muscle by your doctor or nurse.
- Inform your doctor if you or your child has an infection with high temperature, as vaccination may need to be delayed until recovery.
- It may cause fever, irritability, sleepiness, and reduced appetite. Inform your doctor if it does not go away or if the fever crosses 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
Frequently asked questions FOR Prevenar 13 NA Suspension for Injection
Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine
Q. How many doses of Prevenar 13 Vaccine are needed?
The dosage of Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine depends on the age of the patient and whether the person is previously vaccinated or not. For infants, Prevenar 13 Vaccine is to be given as a four-dose schedule at 2, 4, 6, and 12–15 months of age. The first dose can be given as early as 6 weeks of age and after that, a gap of about 4 to 8 weeks is recommended between two doses. For adults, only one dose seems to be effective. However, consult your doctor for the exact dose and duration.
Q. Can Prevenar 13 Vaccine be given subcutaneously?
No, this vaccine should not be given subcutaneously (beneath the skin). It should be given as an intramuscular injection. It should be injected in the front of the thigh in infants or in the muscle of the upper arm in children and adults by a trained healthcare professional.
Q. Who should not get Prevenar 13 Vaccine?
Patients having a life-threatening allergic reaction with previous pneumococcal vaccination, earlier pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, or a vaccine containing diphtheria toxoid (for example, DTaP) should avoid taking this vaccine. Also, this medicine should not be given to patients who are allergic to any additional component of the pneumococcal vaccine. In conditions when a person is ill or unwell then vaccination should only be given after recovery from illness. Do consult your doctor before planning to take this vaccine and follow the instructions as directed.