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Side effect(s) of Rabies Vaccine


Review the side-effects of Rabies Vaccine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  General:
Nausea, tiredness, generalized aches, headaches, fever, allergic reactions that can be severe

  Skin:
Pain, redness, swelling, itching and /or soreness at the site of injection, skin rash

  Heart:
Hot flashes, palpitations

  Nervous system:
Dizziness, inflammation of the brain, meninges (the covering of the brain), spinal cord or peripheral nerves, paralysis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, multiple sclerosis, vertigo, problems with vision, The nervous system related side effects are less common with the newer rabies vaccines.

Other Precautions :

• It may make you drowsy or dizzy, do not drive a car or operate machinery.

Drug Name : Rabies Vaccine

Rabies Vaccine(Imovax) generic is an immunizing agent, used to prevent rabies. The vaccine activates the body to produce antibodies against the rabies virus. The rabies vaccine is used in patients at risk of rabies either before (pre-exposure prophylaxis) or after (post-exposure prophylaxis) bites, scratches or licks on broken skin by an animal likely to be suffering from rabies.


Trade Names for Rabies Vaccine

International :


Imovax
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