Apexxnar

Apexxnar

vaccine, pneumococcal

Manufacturer:

Pfizer

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (20-valent, adsorbed)
Indications/Uses
Active immunisation for the prevention of invasive disease & pneumonia caused by Strep pneumoniae in individuals ≥18 yr.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IM Individual ≥18 yr 0.5 mL single dose.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine or to diphtheria toxoid.
Special Precautions
Appropriate medical treatment & supervision must be readily available in case of rare anaphylactic reaction following vaccination. Do not inj intravascularly. Postpone vaccination in individuals suffering from acute severe febrile illness. Individuals w/ thrombocytopenia or bleeding disorder; carefully evaluate risk of bleeding in patients w/ coagulation disorders before vaccination. Only protects against Strep pneumoniae serotypes included in the vaccine & will not protect against other microorganisms that cause invasive disease or pneumonia; may not protect all individuals receiving the vaccine from pneumococcal invasive disease or pneumonia. Possible reduced immune responses in some individuals w/ altered immunocompetence. May reduce Ab response to active immunisation in individuals w/ impaired immune response due to immunosuppressive therapy, genetic defect, HIV or other causes. Contains Na <1 mmol/dose. Some adverse effects may temporarily affect ability to drive or use machines. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn & adolescent <18 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Headache; joint & muscle pain; vaccination-site pain/tenderness, fatigue. Vaccination-site induration/swelling & erythema, pyrexia.
Drug Interactions
Administer different inj vaccines at different vaccination sites. Do not mix w/ other vaccines/medicinal products in the same syringe.
MIMS Class
Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals
ATC Classification
J07AL02 - pneumococcus, purified polysaccharides antigen conjugated ; Belongs to the class of pneumococcal bacterial vaccines.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Apexxnar vaccine inj 0.5 mL
Packing/Price
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