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Zoster Vaccine Live
Latest prescription information about Zoster Vaccine Live. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Zoster Vaccine Live
Pronunciation : ZOS-ter
Trade Name(s): International- Zostavax. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an attenuated live vaccine, prescribed for preventing herpes zoster (shingles). It works by helping the body immune system to protect from varicella-zoster vaccine (VZV). When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with weakened immune system, tuberculosis, hypersensitivity, and in pregnant women.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : SC- The recommended dose is 0.65-mL as a single dose, in the deltoid region of the upper arm. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution needed for breastfeeding women and people who have received any other vaccination. * Avoid intramuscular or intravenous administration. * It should not be used in children. Side Effects : Local - Pain, redness, swelling, itching, warmth, blood clot, induration. Gastrointestinal - Nausea. Skin - Rash. Musculoskeletal - Joint pain and muscle pain. General - Fever, hives, swelling of lymph nodes. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store the medication as directed by your physician. |
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