Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride
About Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride
Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride is a vaccine belonging to the group of immunising agents indicated for the active immunization for the prevention of typhoid. Typhoid is an abdominal bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi. It is characterised by stomach ache, headache, high fever, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, weakness, and vomiting.
Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride contains Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine and Sodium chloride. Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride works by stimulating the body to produce antibodies against the induced capsular component of the bacterium, thereby helping their body to mount an immune response and fight the diseases they have been vaccinated against, in the future.
In some cases, Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride may cause certain common side effects such as headache, fever, redness, pain, and inflammation at the injection site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects consistently.
Before taking Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride, inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant and nursing. Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride may cause tiredness, so be cautious while driving. The safety and effectiveness of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride in children below 2years have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.
Uses of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride
Medicinal Benefits
Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride is a vaccine. It contains Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine and Sodium chloride. It is used to prevent typhoid disease. Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride induces a non-toxic and safe form of the causative bacteria’s capsular specimen into the body, which stimulates their body to produce antibodies and provides immunity. This immune response is remembered by the body, helping it stay prepared in case of a future invasion by these bacteria.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride
- Fever
- Redness and pain at injection site
- Headache
- Muscle pain
Drug Warnings
Before taking Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride, inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of its components. Keep the doctor informed if you have any immunocompromised states and metabolic diseases such as HIV, cancer, hypo/agammaglobulinaemia or any chronic disorders. Avoid using Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride in case of a severe infection or very high fever/temperature. Inform your doctor of any immunosuppressant medicines, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or any other herbs or vitamins you may be on. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant and nursing.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride may interact with immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus), steroids (prednisolone), chemotherapy (mercaptopurine, fluorouracil, doxorubicin) and radiotherapy.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have hypersensitivity disorder, hypogammaglobulinaemia, agammaglobulinaemia and cancers.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionExercise caution while using Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride with alcohol.
Pregnancy
unsafePurified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride is not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely warranted. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride is excreted in human milk. Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Therefore please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionPurified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride may cause tiredness in some people. Avoid driving if you feel tired after taking Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride.
Liver
cautionIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
cautionIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
safe if prescribedPurified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride is safe for use in children above 2years. The safety and effectiveness of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride in children below 2years have not been established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- If your child is severely ill, it is best to wait before vaccination.
- It is important to keep your child hydrated post-vaccination. Make sure to give them plenty of water.
- In case of fever, consult your doctor before treating with any OTC medication.
- Make your child’s personal hygiene a top priority. Keeping their hands clean and washing them with soap and water regularly is important in preventing infection. Opt for traditional hand washing over sanitisers.
- Avoid unclean water. Make sure the water is clean.
- Ensure you avoid raw fruits and vegetables in your child’s diet as these are breeding grounds for the bacterium. Also, avoid foods served at room temperatures and prefer hot foods.
Special Advise
- Please inform the doctor immediately if you notice any anaphylaxis (allergy, skin changes, difficulty in breathing, anxiety, confusion, dizziness etc) post-injection.
- To preclude any harm due to fainting (which may be seen rarely), procedures to prevent falling and to prevent any injuries due to falls, should be in place.
- If the vaccine was frozen by accident, discard it.
- If you experience any of these, consult a doctor immediately: a high fever within 2 days post-vaccination, a shock-like state within 2 days of vaccination- persistent crying lasting 3 hours or more within 2 days of vaccination - fits with or without fever within 3 days of vaccination.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Typhoid: Typhoid is a bacterial disease caused by Salmonella typhi. It is characterised by stomach ache, headache, high fever, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, weakness, and vomiting. Typhoid mostly occurs through contaminated food and water. It is difficult to diagnose as it shows up very late in blood tests and urine/stool cultures. If neglected, it can lead to complications such as brain fever, kidney and bladder infections, pneumonia, pancreatitis et cetera.
FAQs
Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride works by stimulating antibody production and by mounting an immune response in the body. Thereby preventing typhoid.
A headache could be a side effect of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride. Although not everyone experiences this side effect if it persists or worsens consult a doctor.
There is not enough literature to explain the effects of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride on pregnancy. Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride should be used in pregnancy only if absolutely warranted. If absolutely needed, vaccination with Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride during pregnancy should be delayed until the second or third trimester to reduce the risks of foetal harm.
Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride offers high-rate protection against typhoid, and the immunity may last up to 2-3 years across all age groups.
Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride is essential for people who may travel to places where there is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever.
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Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine+sodium Chloride
