Rabies Vaccine Pharmacology

Rabies Vaccine

About Rabies Vaccine
Human inactivated virus vaccine, For post exposure immunization of Rabies.
Mechanism of Action of Rabies Vaccine
This vaccine gives active immunity against rabies infection.
Pharmacokinets of Rabies Vaccine
N/A
Onset of Action for Rabies Vaccine
N/A
Duration of Action for Rabies Vaccine
N/A
Half Life of Rabies Vaccine
N/A
Side Effects of Rabies Vaccine
1. Pain and redness at the injection site
2. Swollen lymph nodes
3. GI upsets
4. Joint pains
5. Nausea
6. Myalgia
7. Fever
8. Fatigue


Contra-indications of Rabies Vaccine
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug or any other components of the drug

Special Precautions while taking Rabies Vaccine
1. Allergic reactions to other vaccines or monkey proteins
2. Immunosuppressant therapy

Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Rabies Vaccine
1. Pre exposure and post exposure rabies prophylaxis immunization for patients at high risk groups
Interactions for Rabies Vaccine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Rabies Vaccine
Intramuscular (on deltoid muscle)
(a) Pre-exposure -
3 dose on Day 0, Day 7 and Day 28.
A booster dose after 1year and 1dose after every 5 year.
(b) Post-exposure-
Start immediately a full course of treatment for both adults and children consisting of 5 injections on days 0 (day of exposure), 3, 7, 14, and 30.
A booster dose on day 90 is optional.

Schedule of Rabies Vaccine
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Storage Requirements for Rabies Vaccine
Store at 2 to 8 degree C. Protect from light. Do not freeze.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Rabies Vaccine
The doctor should be informed immediately if a dose is missed.
Effects of Overdose of Rabies Vaccine
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Home Delivery for Rabies 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 rabies 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 rabies vaccine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for rabies 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 rabies 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 rabies vaccine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for rabies vaccine with the pharmacy.

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