Pneumococcal Vaccine Pharmacology

Pneumococcal Vaccine

About Pneumococcal Vaccine
Activeimmunization agent, Inactivated (killed) Bacterial Vaccine, Protection against streptococcus pneumoniae.
Mechanism of Action of Pneumococcal Vaccine
This vaccine gives active immunization against streptococcus pneumoniae (causative agent for pneumoniae).
Pharmacokinets of Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
Onset of Action for Pneumococcal Vaccine
2 - 3 weeks after administration
Duration of Action for Pneumococcal Vaccine
5 years
Half Life of Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
Side Effects of Pneumococcal Vaccine
1. Difficulty breathing
2. Hoarseness
3. Wheezing
4. Hives
5. Paleness
6. Weakness
7. A fast heartbeat
8. Dizziness
9. Swelling of the throat
Contra-indications of Pneumococcal Vaccine
1. Hyper sensitivity to the vaccine or any other ingredients of it
2. Hodgkin`s disease
Special Precautions while taking Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Below 2 years: Contraindicated
Indications for Pneumococcal Vaccine
1. Prevention of pneumococcal infection
Interactions for Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Pneumococcal Vaccine
Subcutaneous or Intramuscular-
Adults and children (>2yrs) :
1st vaccination- A single injection (0.5 ml).
Revaccination - after 5 years.


Schedule of Pneumococcal Vaccine
C
Storage Requirements for Pneumococcal Vaccine
Store at 2 - 8 degree C. Do not freeze.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Pneumococcal Vaccine
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Home Delivery for Pneumococcal Vaccine in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including pneumococcal vaccine.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for pneumococcal vaccine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for pneumococcal vaccine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take pneumococcal vaccine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for pneumococcal vaccine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for pneumococcal vaccine with the pharmacy.

Pneumococcal Vaccine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for pneumococcal vaccine might be better known than pneumococcal vaccine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have pneumococcal vaccine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for pneumococcal vaccine.