Hepatitis Vaccine

Drug #1186

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.

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Primary Characteristics

It is classified in Vaccines pharmacological group.

Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Hepatitis Vaccine.

Molecular structure of Hepatitis Vaccine

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: it is metabolised via Reticuloendotheliad.

Indications

Hepatitis Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like Hepatitis prophylaxis.

Hepatitis Vaccine is also indicated for secondary conditions like Chronic liver disease.

Contraindications

Hepatitis Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Febrile illness.

Dosage

Hepatitis Vaccine's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0.285 ug/kg	0.285 ug/kg	—	IM	Initially for once
0.285 ug/kg	0.285 ug/kg	—	IM	Maintenance,after 1 and 6 month
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0.285 ug/kg	0.285 ug/kg	—	Intra Muscular	Initially for Once
0.285 ug/kg	0.285 ug/kg	—	Intra Muscular	Maintenance after 1 and 6 Months
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0.285 ug/kg	0.285 ug/kg	—	Intra Muscular	Initially for Once
0.285 ug/kg	0.285 ug/kg	—	Intra Muscular	Maintenance after 1 and 6 Months

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Hepatitis Vaccine in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Convulsions , Angioedema , Angioedema , Paralysis.

Hepatitis Vaccine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylactic reactions, Erythema. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Hepatitis Vaccine are Nausea, fatigue, Fever.

Hepatitis Vaccine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal pain, Headache, Pharyngitis, Tenderness , Warmth feeling.

Warnings / Precautions

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.

Interference in Pathology

Hepatitis Vaccine may interfere in the diagnosis of Dialysis.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Hepatitis Vaccine should be stored Inj.

Drug Classification

1.19.3.1 — Vaccines for universal immunization