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BCG Vaccine

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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.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to .

It is classified in Biological Response Modulator, Vaccine , Biological Response Modulator, Vaccine pharmacological group. It is also classified under Toxoids .

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

Molecular structure of BCG Vaccine

Pharmacokinetics

Distribution: BCG Vaccine has a volume of distribution is . plasma protein binding is .

Elimination: it is metabolised via , plasma half-life is , renal excretion is .

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Indications

BCG Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like TB prophylaxis.

BCG Vaccine is also indicated for secondary conditions like Bladder carcinoma.

Contraindications

BCG Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Leukaemia, Nephritis, AIDS, Burns, Chronic visceral disorders, Lipoid nephrosis, Immunosuppression, Hypersensitivity.

Dosage

BCG Vaccine's dosage details are as follows:

DoseSingle DoseFrequencyRouteInstructions
Adult Dosage
0.1 ml0.1 ml—TransdermalUsually given in children, refer neonatal dosage.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0.1 ml0.1 ml—Transdermal Once or As Required
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0.05 ml0.05 ml—TransdermalOnce or as required

Drug Interactions

Unknown1 interaction
1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

BCG Vaccine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Cough , Dizziness, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Nausea, Skin RashX, Vomiting .

Warnings / Precautions

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.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Inj
1 mg/2ml

Storage Conditions

BCG Vaccine should be stored Inj.

Drug Classification

  1. 1.19.3.1 — Vaccines for universal immunization

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of BCG Vaccine in Pakistan:

HakimsonsIBLObsSMS