Measles Vaccine

Drug #912

Measles Vaccine is a freeze-dried preparation of a suitable live attenuated strain of measles virus grown in cultures of chick embryo cells or human diploid cells. Measles Vaccine is used to provide active immunization against infection from measles. Measles Vaccine is recommended for children 15 months of age and older and adults.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of origin and belongs to .

It is classified in Vaccines , Vaccines pharmacological group. It is also classified under Toxoids .

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

Pharmacokinetics

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

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

Indications

Measles Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like Measles prevention.

Contraindications

Measles Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Anaphylactic reactions, Respiratory tract infections, Tuberculosis, AIDS.

Dosage

Measles Vaccine's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0.5 ml	0.5 ml	—	SC, IM	For all childrens from the age of 9 months.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0.5 ml	0.5 ml	—	Subcutaneous	For Once
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0.5 ml	0.5 ml	—	Subcutaneous	For Once

Drug Interactions

1 interaction

Major1 interaction

Moderate1 interaction

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

Side Effects

Measles Vaccine in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Convulsions .

Measles Vaccine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Thrombocytopenia . Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.

Measles Vaccine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Coryza, Cough , Edema, Fever, Headache, Hemiplegia , Malaise, Pruritus , Purpura, Rashes , Redness, Skin rashes, Vesiculation , Vomiting .

Warnings / Precautions

It should be used with caution in children with a history of febrile seizures and cerebral injury. Caution in patients with a history of anaphylactic reactions to eggs or a neomycin allergy. Avoid use of measles vaccine in immunocompromised patients, defer administration in presence of acute respiratory or other active infections or inactive, untreated tuberclosis, avoid pregnancy for three months following vaccination, hypersensitivity reactions may occur.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Inj

1000 TCID 50

Storage Conditions

Measles Vaccine should be stored Inj.

Drug Classification

1.19.3.1 — Vaccines for universal immunization

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Measles Vaccine in Pakistan:

Amson