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

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

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

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

Home Delivery for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine in Your City

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