Prevenar 13 Vaccine
Pfizer Ltd

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In-stock 0.5 ml in 1 prefilled syringe
3,801.00

USED FOR:
Pneumonia

COMPOSITION:
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (2.2mcg)

Therapeutic Uses:
vaccines

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Prevenar 13 Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Prevenar 13 Vaccine should be used with caution during lactation. Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Prevenar 13 Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine   2.2mcg

Uses of Prevenar 13 Suspension for Injection
Prevenar 13 Vaccine is used to prevent pneumonia.

How to use Prevenar 13 Suspension for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Prevenar 13 Suspension for Injection works
Prevenar 13 Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.

Side Effects:

Common Allergic reaction, Fever, Injection site redness, Rash, Soreness.

Expert advice for Prevenar 13 Suspension for Injection

Tell your doctor if you have human immunodeficiency virus infection or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), sickle cell disease, kidney disease, history of organ or bone marrow transplant or are receiving chemotherapy.
Tell your doctor if you are receiving chemotherapy.
Ensure to inform your doctor if you have received a pneumococcal vaccine within the past 3 to 5 years as a second dose can be given 5 years after the first dose.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine or any of its ingredients.
Do not give to Children <2 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine given?
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is given in between the age of 2 to 65. In certain cases when a second dose is recommended, it should be given 5 years after the first dose. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding dosing schedule.

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