Rabies vaccine

Rabies vaccine

General English name: Rabies vaccine

Brand: Imovax, RabAvert

Application: rabies

Pharmacological forms of rabies vaccine

Rabies vaccine drug information

Dosage and method of rabies vaccine

Contraindications to rabies vaccine

Rabies vaccine during pregnancy and lactation

The effect of rabies vaccine on driving and working with machines

Rabies vaccine drug interactions

Special warnings and precautions while taking rabies vaccine

Side effects of rabies vaccine

Overdose of rabies vaccine (drug poisoning)

Rabies vaccine storage conditions

Pharmacological forms of rabies vaccine

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Rabies vaccine drug information

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that is transmitted to humans through animal saliva. The rabies virus is usually transmitted through biting. Animals such as bats, jackals, foxes, raccoons and mink are more likely to transmit rabies in the United States. Stray dogs in developing countries such as Africa and Southeast Asia can also transmit rabies to humans. Rabies is fatal in most cases; For this reason, anyone who may be at risk for rabies should get the rabies vaccine for protection.

Dosage and method of rabies vaccine

• Read the package leaflet carefully before starting rabies vaccine treatment. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
• The dose and amount of rabies vaccine varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
• The rabies vaccine should be given to you by a specialist.

Contraindications to rabies vaccine

Note the expiration date of the rabies vaccine and do not take the medicine if it has expired.

Never give the rabies vaccine to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.

Check for drug interactions with the rabies vaccine, and if you are using a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.

Rabies vaccine during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily and without consulting your doctor. This medicine can have harmful effects on the fetus or on yourself.

The effect of rabies vaccine on driving and working with machines

The rabies vaccine may cause dizziness and headaches, so you need to be vigilant before driving or operating machinery.

Rabies vaccine drug interactions

Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.

Special warnings and precautions while taking rabies vaccine

Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking the rabies vaccine:

• If you have recently had an illness or fever.
• If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a medicine or vaccine.
• If your immune system (AIDS, cancer) is weak.
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, it is important that your doctor knows about this.

Side effects of rabies vaccine

All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:

Pain and swelling or redness around the injection site

Headache, nausea, abdominal pain, muscle aches, dizziness

Joint pain and fever

Important Note: Normally, your doctor or nurse will ask you to wait a few minutes after vaccination to make sure that you are not experiencing any adverse reactions to the vaccine. Although allergic reactions are very rare, you should see a doctor right away if you develop shortness of breath after vaccination or any severe swelling or skin rash.

Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the rabies vaccine.

Overdose of rabies vaccine (drug poisoning)

Because this vaccine is prescribed and injected by your doctor and specialist, there is no possibility of drug poisoning.

Rabies vaccine storage conditions

Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.

Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.