Cholera Vaccine Pharmacology

Cholera Vaccine

About Cholera Vaccine
Vaccine, Prevention of cholera, Natural origin
Mechanism of Action of Cholera Vaccine
Cholera vaccine is available as oral preparations containing either live attenuated or inactivated strains. This vaccine act inducing antibodies
Pharmacokinets of Cholera Vaccine
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Onset of Action for Cholera Vaccine
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Duration of Action for Cholera Vaccine
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Half Life of Cholera Vaccine
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Side Effects of Cholera Vaccine
GI disturbances, headache, dizziness and respiratory symptoms
Contra-indications of Cholera Vaccine
1.Hypersensitivity to the drug
2.Renal disease
3.Heart disease
4.Blood disorder
Special Precautions while taking Cholera Vaccine
GI illness
Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Cholera Vaccine
Cholera
Interactions for Cholera Vaccine
Not to be used within 3 wk of immunoglobulin admin.
Reduced response may occur in patients who are concurrently receiving immunosuppressant treatment e.g. antineoplastics, corticosteroids at therapeutic doses
Oral, encapsulated typhoid vaccine should not be admin within 8 hr of cholera vaccine admin
Typical Dosage for Cholera Vaccine
Adult: For primary vaccination schedule: Given as a suspension (in doses of 3 ml, mixed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution): 2 doses, at wkly intervals. Complete immunisation 1 wk prior to potential exposure. If >6 wk have elapsed between doses, primary immunisation course should be re-initiated. A single booster dose may be given after 2 yr to maintain protection
Child: For primary vaccination schedule: Given as a suspension (in doses of 3 ml, mixed with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution): 2-6 yr: 3 doses, at wkly intervals; >6 yr: 2 doses, at wkly intervals. Complete immunisation 1 wk prior to potential exposure. If >6 wk have elapsed between doses, primary immunisation course should be re-initiated. A single booster dose may be given after 6 mth (2-6 yr) or 2 yr (>6 yr), depending on the age of the patient to maintain protection
Schedule of Cholera Vaccine
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Storage Requirements for Cholera Vaccine
Store in refrigerator. Do not freeze. Protect from sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Cholera Vaccine
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Effects of Overdose of Cholera Vaccine
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Home Delivery for Cholera 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 cholera 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 cholera vaccine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for cholera 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 cholera 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 cholera vaccine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for cholera vaccine with the pharmacy.

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