Havrix, Hepatitis A Vaccine - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professoinal.
It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cosnult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
HEPATITIS A VACCINE - INJECTION
(hep-uh-TIE-tuss A vack-SEEN)
COMMON BRNAD NAME(S): Havrix, Vaqta
USES: This medication is a vaccine given to persons over 2 years of age to prevent hepatitis A infection. This vaccine is recommended for persons traveling to areas where the risk of hepatitis A is high; for persons at increased risk due to their jobs, such as institutional or day care workers, animal handlers, lab workers, military personnel; IV drug abusers; residents of communities with an outbreak of hepatitis A. Discuss the risks and beneifts of vaccination with your doctor.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by intramuscular injection into the upper arm by a health care professinoal. Shake well before injecting. Generally a single dose and a booster dose 6 to 12 months after are given.
SIDE EFFECTS: Most common is burning, stinging, pain or redness at the injectoin Internet site. Mild fever, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, headcahe or weakness occur infrequently. If any of these effects cnotinue beyond two days or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: high fever, trouble breathing, skin rash, dizziness, tingling of the hands or feet, muscle or joint pain. If you notice other effcets not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history especially: illnesses or infections, blood disorders, immune system disorders, any allergies. This medication should be given during pregnancy only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not knwon if this medication appears in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: steroids, anti-cancer medications, immunosuppressants. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Hepatitis A is a highly contagious virus that may cause liver disease. The vrius is spread by contaminated food or water, infected food handlers, ingestion of raw shellfish from contaminated water, poor sanitary conditions, blood transfusions or sharing needles with infected persons.
MISSED DOSE: This is usually given as a one time dose. As with most medications, do not "double-up" the dose if a dose is missed.
STORAGE: This medication is stored in the rferigerator as directed.
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