Priorix

Priorix

vaccine, mmr

Manufacturer:

GlaxoSmithKline

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 0.5 mL Live attenuated Schwarz measles virus strain not <103 CCID50, RIT 4385 mumps virus strain (derived from Jeryl Lynn strain) not <103.7, Wistar RA 27/3 rubella virus strain not <103 CCID50
Indications/Uses
Dosage/Direction for Use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to neomycin or after previous inj. Severe humoral or cellular (primary or acquired) immunodeficiency eg, symptomatic HIV. Avoid pregnancy 1 mth after vaccination.
Special Precautions
Not to be administered intravascularly. History of anaphylactic, anaphylactoid or other immediate reactions subsequent to egg ingestion. Postpone vaccination in patients w/ acute severe febrile illness. History or family history of allergic diseases or convulsions. Syncope; worsening & recurrence of thrombocytopenia. Immunocompromised patients. Allow alcohol & other disinfecting agents to evaporate from skin prior to inj. Women of childbearing potential. Not to be used during pregnancy. Lactation. Infants <12 mth.
Adverse Reactions
Inj site redness, fever ≥38°C (rectal) or ≥37.5°C (axillary/oral). URTI; rash; inj site pain & swelling, fever >39.5°C (rectal) or >39°C (axillary/oral).
Drug Interactions
Temporary depression of tuberculin skin sensitivity. Delay vaccination for at least 1 mth w/ other live attenuated vaccines; at least 3 mth in patients who have received human γ-globulins or blood transfusion.
MIMS Class
Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals
ATC Classification
J07BD52 - measles, combinations with mumps and rubella, live attenuated ; Belongs to the class of morbilli viral vaccines.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Priorix powd for inj [vaccine (inj) (pre-filled syringe]
Packing/Price
0.5 mL x 1's
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