Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine Pharmacology

Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine

About Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
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Mechanism of Action of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
The vaccine is a freeze-dried preparation which contains live virus particles of the three viruses (measles, mumps and ruella) which have been modified (attenuated) to stop them from producing the full effects of the disease.
Pharmacokinets of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
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Onset of Action for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
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Duration of Action for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
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Half Life of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
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Side Effects of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
1. Fever
2. Rash
3. Swelling of the glands in the cheeks, as seen in mumps
4. Convulsion
5. Hyperthermia
6. Respiratory diseases
7. Discrete exanthema
8. Lympha-denopathies
9. Parotitis
Contra-indications of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
1. Hypersensitivity to the vaccine or other ingredients of drug
2. Egg allergy
3. Cancer
4. Leukemia
5. Lymphoma
6. HIV
7. Steroid therapy
8. Chemotherapy
9. Radiation therapy
10. Immunosuppressant therapy
Special Precautions while taking Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
The vaccination of woman will be made only if the woman is not pregnant at the time of injection, neither the following two months after the vaccination
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
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Indications for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
Prevention from measles, mumps and rubella virus infections
Interactions for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
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Typical Dosage for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
Subcutaneous or intramuscular route- Combined vaccination only entails a single injection recommended between 12 and 15 months of age. Second injection 6 months later is recommended.
Schedule of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
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Storage Requirements for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
Store at 20-80 C.Protect from light
Effects of Missed Dosage of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
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Effects of Overdose of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment

Measles Vaccine

About Measles Vaccine
Live attenuated (or weakened) virus vaccine for active immunization, Protects against measles.
Mechanism of Action of Measles Vaccine
Measles vaccine is a live, attenuated (or weakened) strain of the Edmonston Zagreb propagated in human diploid cells or in chick embryo. These strains are completely devoid of pathogenicity but are capable of inducing a protective immune response. They multiply in the human host and provide continuous antigenic stimulation over a period of time.
Pharmacokinets of Measles Vaccine
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Onset of Action for Measles Vaccine
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Duration of Action for Measles Vaccine
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Half Life of Measles Vaccine
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Side Effects of Measles Vaccine
1. Mild pain
2. Swelling
3. Fever
4. Cough
5. Cold
6. Red eyes
7. Rash
Contra-indications of Measles Vaccine
1. Hypersensitivity to Measles vaccine or any other ingredients of drug
2. Hypersensitivity to egg
3. Hypersensitivity to neomycin
4. Respiratory diseases
5. Immune deficiency
Special Precautions while taking Measles Vaccine
1. Convulsions
2. Recent blood transfusion
3. Treatment with gamma globulin
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
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Indications for Measles Vaccine
1. Active immunization against measles
Interactions for Measles Vaccine
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Typical Dosage for Measles Vaccine
Subcutaneous-
Children- 0.5 ml (1st dose- 6 to 9 months and 2nd dose - 15 months).
Schedule of Measles Vaccine
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Storage Requirements for Measles Vaccine
Store at 2- 8 degree C. Protect from light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Measles Vaccine
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Effects of Overdose of Measles Vaccine
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Mumps Vaccine

About Mumps Vaccine
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Mechanism of Action of Mumps Vaccine
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Pharmacokinets of Mumps Vaccine
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Onset of Action for Mumps Vaccine
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Duration of Action for Mumps Vaccine
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Half Life of Mumps Vaccine
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Side Effects of Mumps Vaccine
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Contra-indications of Mumps Vaccine
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Special Precautions while taking Mumps Vaccine
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Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Mumps Vaccine
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Interactions for Mumps Vaccine
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Typical Dosage for Mumps Vaccine
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Schedule of Mumps Vaccine
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Storage Requirements for Mumps Vaccine
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Mumps Vaccine
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Effects of Overdose of Mumps Vaccine
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Rubella Vaccine

About Rubella Vaccine
Active immunizing agent,Live attenuated virus vaccine, Protection against rubella.
Mechanism of Action of Rubella Vaccine
This live attenuated vaccine is completely devoid of pathogenicity but is capable of inducing a protective immune response. They multiply in the human host and provide continuous antigenic stimulation over a period of time.
Pharmacokinets of Rubella Vaccine
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Onset of Action for Rubella Vaccine
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Duration of Action for Rubella Vaccine
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Half Life of Rubella Vaccine
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Side Effects of Rubella Vaccine
1. Rash
2. Pain
3. Redness
4. Swelling
5. Difficulty in breathing or swallowing
6. Hives
7. Itching
Contra-indications of Rubella Vaccine
1. Hypersensitivity to the vaccine
2. Cancer treatment
3. X-ray treatment
Special Precautions while taking Rubella Vaccine
1. Immune deficiency condition
2. Severe illness with fever
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
May be used
Indications for Rubella Vaccine
1. Immunization against rubella
Interactions for Rubella Vaccine
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Typical Dosage for Rubella Vaccine
Subcutaneous injection-
For prevention of measles and rubella:
Adults and children (12 months of age and older) - One dose (0.5ml) injected under the skin.
Injection site- Outer mid-thigh/upper arm depending on the age.
Schedule of Rubella Vaccine
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Storage Requirements for Rubella Vaccine
Store at 2- 8 degree C. Protect from light
Effects of Missed Dosage of Rubella Vaccine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Rubella Vaccine
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment

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