Hepatitis A Vaccine
Hepatitis A Vaccine is a liquid preparation of a suitable strains of hepatitis A virus grown in cell cultures of human diploid cells, inactivated by a validated method and adsorbed on mineral carrier. Hepatitis vaccines are used for the active immunisation against hepatitis A infections.
Primary Characteristics
It is of Semi Synthetic origin.
Non-proprietary name: Hepatitis A Vaccine.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Hepatitis A Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like Hepatitis A prevention.
Contraindications
Hepatitis A Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Thrombocytopenia, Hypersensitivity.
Dosage
Hepatitis A Vaccine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 50 U | 50 U | — | IM | No of doses are 2 schedule months are 0,6 to 18, volume per dose,ml is 0.5ml (upto 36months) or 1ml. |
| 720 ELU | 720 ELU | — | IM | No of doses are 3, schedule months are 0,1,6, volume per dose,ml is 1. |
| 1440 ELU | 1440 ELU | — | IM | No of doses are 2, schedule months are 0,6 to 12, volume per dose,ml is 1 or 0.5ml. |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Hepatitis A Vaccine in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Convulsions , Anaphylactic reactions .
Hepatitis A Vaccine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal pain, Anorexia , Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Malaise, Myalgia, Nausea, Pain , Pain at injection site, Pharyngitis, Redness, Tenderness , Vomiting , Warmth feeling.
Warnings / Precautions
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Drug Classification
- 1.19.3.1 — Vaccines for universal immunization